schwa Definition
the unstressed central vowel sound in English, represented by the symbol 'ə' or sometimes 'ʌ'.
Using schwa: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "schwa" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The schwa is the most common vowel sound in English.
Example
In the word 'sofa', the first and last syllables are pronounced with a schwa sound.
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Summary: schwa in Brief
The term 'schwa' /ʃwɑː/ refers to the unstressed central vowel sound in English, represented by the symbol 'ə' or sometimes 'ʌ'. It is the most common vowel sound in English and can be found in words like 'sofa'.
