American English Sounds - UH [_] Vowel - How to make the UH as in PUSH Vowel

The video tutorial teaches how to pronounce the schwa vowel sound, which is always unstressed. It explains the relaxed mouth position needed for this sound, similar to the 'uh' in 'butter'. The tutorial provides examples of schwa in words and its interaction with syllabic consonants like L, M, N, and R. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation in the lips, jaw, and neck to produce the sound. The video includes practice words to help viewers master the schwa sound and concludes with a summary of the key points.

What is the key characteristic of the schwa vowel sound?

• It requires a tense mouth position.

• It is always unstressed.

• It is always stressed.

• It is pronounced with a closed jaw.

How does the schwa sound typically appear in words?

• In an unstressed syllable.

• As a stressed syllable.

• In a high pitch.

• In a long vowel sound.

Which of the following consonants can absorb the schwa sound?

• B, D, G

• L, M, N, R

• P, Q, T

• S, T, V

In the word 'sofa', how is the schwa sound produced?

• With a tense jaw and lips.

• With a slight jaw drop and relaxed lips.

• With a high pitch.

• With a stressed syllable.

Which of the following words contains the schwa sound?

• Tree

• Allow

• Cat

• Jump