Let’s work on finding schwa in words as part of my schwa mini-series. First, we’ll review a few of the things we’ve talked about in this series. Then, we’ll use this information to help us locate the unstressed syllable and schwa in a few words together.   First, schwa is found in unstressed syllables. These syllables are spoken quieter and…
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Let’s talk a little more about word patterns for schwa and stress. With all the information in my first two videos/posts, it may feel like schwa is a bit ambiguous and hard to nail down. That sure sounds like bad news.   But there is good news! There are word and spelling patterns that help us identify schwa and syllable…
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It’s time for some FREE Schwa Word Lists for two-syllable words! This word list fits right into the third post/video of my schwa mini-series. *Scroll down to the teal download button to snag this free word list! Quick Disclaimer: Depending on your accent and/or dialect, some of the syllables listed for schwa may be pronounced differently. For example, while the…
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Let’s talk about unpacking syllables and stress! This the second blog post/video in a series I’m doing on schwa. If you have not read the first blog post or watched the video, 5 Quick Facts about Schwa, I would encourage you to as it lays the groundwork for the rest of this series. Today, we’ll explore a topic that is…
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