Quiz on the Schwa Sound

What is the schwa sound represented by?

• /a/

• /o/

• /ə/

• /i/

In which type of syllables does the schwa sound appear?

• Closed syllables

• Open syllables

• Unstressed syllables

• Stressed syllables

Which of the following words contains a schwa sound?

• BIRD

• CORRUPT

• MACHINE

• SOLDIER

What is the mouth position for producing the schwa sound?

• Mouth wide open

• Tongue flat

• Jaw closed

• Lips rounded

Which vowel letter can represent the schwa sound?

• Any vowel letter

• Only 'e'

• Only 'u'

• Only 'a'

What happens to the schwa sound in syllables with /m, n, l/?

• It is always pronounced

• It is stressed

• It can be omitted

• It becomes a diphthong

In which of the following words is the schwa sound omitted?

• BRIGHT

• HAPPY

• FATHOM

• SILENT

Which of the following words contains a schwa sound represented by 'e'?

• Banana

• Cactus

• Animal

• Telephone

Which vowel sound is similar to the schwa sound?

• /ɜː/

• /i/

• /u/

• /a/

Which of the following words contains a schwa sound represented by 'i'?

• Possible

• Rocket

• Button

• Sofa