425. The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a...

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Do you want to sound more like a native English speaker? Then you must master the most common vowel sound in American English – the schwa! Today, I will tell you what the schwa sounds like and when you should use it. 

In this podcast, you'll learn about the schwa, the most common sound in English, the scshwa.
What does the schwa sound like? Where does it appear in spoken English and is it a good idea to learn it? 

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In this episode I explain schwa (ə), the most common sound in the English language, when to use it, and how you can use it correctly to sound more like a native speaker.

One of the biggest secrets to sounding natural in English is something called the schwa sound. It’s the most common sound in American English, and it’s a huge reason why native speakers sound so smooth and relaxed when they talk.The schwa sounds like uh - not strong or clear, jus ...  Show more