schwa 'a' and 'e' (15 words)

Front

What is the schwa sound?

Back

The schwa sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced as 'uh' and is often found in unstressed syllables.

Front

Give an example of a word with a schwa 'a'.

Back

The word 'sofa' has a schwa 'a' sound.

Front

Give an example of a word with a schwa 'e'.

Back

The word 'problem' has a schwa 'e' sound.

Front

What does the schwa sound look like in writing?

Back

The schwa sound is represented by the symbol 'ə'.

Front

In which syllable is the schwa sound usually found?

Back

The schwa sound is usually found in unstressed syllables.

Front

What is the importance of the schwa sound in English?

Back

The schwa sound helps in the natural flow of speech and makes pronunciation easier.

Front

How do you identify a schwa in a word?

Back

You can identify a schwa by listening for the 'uh' sound in unstressed syllables.

Front

What is the schwa sound in the word 'banana'?

Back

In 'banana', the first and last 'a' are pronounced as schwa.

Front

What is the schwa sound in the word 'celebrate'?

Back

In 'celebrate', the 'e' in the second syllable is pronounced as schwa.

Front

Can schwa occur in any position in a word?

Back

Yes, schwa can occur in any position, but it is most common in unstressed syllables.