The English "schwa" sound (IPA ə) — Pronunciation Guide

ə

schwa

Vowel

How to make this sound

Example
about /əˈbaʊt/
Mouth
Central, weak, relaxed vowel
Common trap
Ignore spelling — keep it vague and unstressed

GA vs RP

GA and RP share this sound.

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