Schwa Sound

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What is the schwa sound?

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The schwa sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced very softly and is often found in unstressed syllables.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Can you give an example of a word with a schwa sound?

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Yes! The word 'under' has a schwa sound in the first syllable.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the symbol for the schwa sound?

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The symbol for the schwa sound is 'ə'.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Is the schwa sound found in stressed or unstressed syllables?

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The schwa sound is found in unstressed syllables.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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Is the schwa sound considered a lazy sound?

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Yes, the schwa sound is often referred to as a lazy sound because it is pronounced softly.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Which of the following words has a schwa sound: 'life', 'late', 'under', 'over'?

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The word 'under' has a schwa sound.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Which of the following words makes a schwa sound: 'plonk', 'plink', 'monkey', 'circus'?

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The word 'circus' makes a schwa sound.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does it mean if a syllable is unstressed?

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An unstressed syllable is pronounced with less emphasis than a stressed syllable.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Can the schwa sound appear in any position in a word?

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Yes, the schwa sound can appear in any position, but it is most commonly found in unstressed syllables.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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How do you identify a schwa sound in a word?

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You can identify a schwa sound by listening for the soft, quick vowel sound in unstressed syllables.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B