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The Schwa Sound in American English
In order to reduce your accent effectively, it is absolutely critical that you learn to use the schwa vowel sound. In this post I will explain what the schwa sound is and why using the schwa will improve your accent. What is the schwa sound? The schwa sound is the most common vowel sound in North American English. The schwa sounds like “uh”. It is pronounced with the mouth and tongue in a very relaxed position. The schwa sound can be represented by any vowel. The IPA symbol for schwa is /ə/.
Continue reading...American English Pronunciation Key Vocabulary
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Here are some important vocabulary words you will need to know as you are learning to improve your pronunciation and American English accent. I have added the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) pronunciation next to each word for your reference.
Continue reading...Pronouncing Stressed & Reduced Vowels
Thursday, February 5, 2009
In this video I'll explain how Americans pronounce vowels in stressed and reduced syllables. You will learn about the "schwa" vowel sound and how this key sound contributes to the rhythm of spoken American English.
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