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schwa
German → American English
American English
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Unbetonter, abgeschwächter Vokal bzw. zentraler Neutralvokal in der Phonetik.
In many languages, the vowel in an unstressed syllable is often realized as Schwa.Use Schwa mainly in linguistics and pronunciation descriptions. It refers to the weak, unstressed vowel sound, so it is not usually used for a full, clearly stressed vowel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Schwa mean in English?
Schwa means a reduced, unstressed vowel sound in linguistics and pronunciation.
How do you pronounce Schwa?
In English, schwa is usually pronounced like the weak central vowel /ə/.
Is Schwa a German word?
Yes, Schwa is used in German linguistics and comes from Hebrew via linguistic terminology.
When is Schwa used?
Schwa is used when a vowel is unstressed and weakened in speech.