Name: The "Schwa" Sound of English Vowels
Uploaded: 2023-05-06T04:41:10.440Z
Duration: 6 min 23 s
Description: In this video, I explain what the 'schwa' sound is in pronouncing some English vowels. I explain why it happens in pronunciation, and I give examples of the most common words that contain a 'schwa' sound.

In this video, I explain what the 'schwa' sound is in pronouncing some English vowels.  I explain why it happens in pronunciation, and I give examples of the most common words that contain a 'schwa' sound.

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