Schwa Sound Quiz

What is the schwa sound in the word 'about'?

• /a/

• /o/

• /b/

• /ə/

Which syllable in the word 'elephant' has the schwa sound?

• l

• p

• h

• e

What is the schwa sound in the word 'family'?

• /ɪ/

• /ʌ/

• /ə/

• /æ/

Which vowel combination in the word 'poison' has the schwa sound?

• oi

• in

• os

• io

What is the schwa sound in the compound word 'basketball'?

• oh

• ee

• ah

• uh

Which syllable in the word 'banana' has the schwa sound?

• ba

• na

• ban

• nana

What is the schwa sound in the word 'eleven'?

• a

• i

• e

• o

Which vowel combination in the word 'pencil' has the schwa sound?

• e

• a

• i

• u

What is the schwa sound in the compound word 'sunflower'?

• oo

• ee

• uh

• ah

Which syllable in the word 'chocolate' has the schwa sound?

• la

• cho

• col

• co