Schwa sound (ə)
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| Name | Schwa sound |
|---|---|
| IPA symbol | ə |
| Arpabet symbol | AX |
| Alternative notation 1 | /er/ |
| Alternative notation 2 | ә |
| Sound category | Other (vowel) (Vowel) |
| Vowel height | Mid |
| Vowel backness | Central |
| Voiced? | |
| Rounded? | |
| Examples | ago, the, around, supply, away, cinema |