Exploring Vowel Teams and the Schwa

What is the schwa sound similar to in English?

• A long 'a' sound

• A short 'u' sound

• A long 'e' sound

• A short 'i' sound

Why is the schwa sound considered special?

• It is always stressed

• It can be written using any vowel

• It is the longest vowel sound

• It is only found in certain words

Is the schwa sound long or short when pronounced?

• Both

• Short

• Neither

• Long

What is the primary job of the schwa sound in a word?

• To replace consonants

• To allow other letters to be said more quickly

• To make the word longer

• To emphasize the word

Which syllable in the word 'banana' is stressed?

• Third

• Second

• None

• First

In the word 'Nintendo', which part is stressed?

• None

• Do

• Ten

• Nin

Does the schwa sound have a specific spelling or pattern in English?

• Only in certain words

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

Which of the following words contains a schwa sound?

• Firm

• Eight

• Pasta

• Toy

In the word 'elephant', which letter represents the schwa sound?

• First 'e'

• Letter 'a'

• None

• Second 'e'

Which of the following words has a schwa sound?

• Sale

• Piece

• Known

• Balloon