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 as 'uh' and is often found in unstressed syllables.

Front

Which letter combinations can produce the schwa sound?

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The schwa sound can be produced by various letter combinations, including 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', and 'u' in unstressed positions.

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Give an example of a word with the schwa sound.

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An example of a word with the schwa sound is 'banana'.

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Does the word 'enemy' have the schwa sound?

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Yes, the word 'enemy' has the schwa sound.

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Which word has the schwa sound: amaze, layer, or apple?

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The word 'amaze' has the schwa sound.

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Which word has the schwa sound: say, art, or soda?

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The word 'soda' has the schwa sound.

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Which word has the schwa sound: above, rain, rice, or pine?

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The word 'above' has the schwa sound.

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Does the word 'awake' have the schwa sound?

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Yes, the word 'awake' has the schwa sound.

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What is an unstressed syllable?

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An unstressed syllable is a syllable that is not emphasized in pronunciation.

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How can you identify the schwa sound in a word?

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You can identify the schwa sound by listening for the 'uh' sound in unstressed syllables.