Sheriff Schwa

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Sheriff SchwaSheriff SchwaəThe schwa is represented by this symbol “ə”. The schwa representsthe unstressed vowel sound in English words and phrases.

The schwa is the most common vowel sound in the English language!

Examples: The ‘a’ in about; the ‘e’ in taken; the ‘i’ in pencil; the ‘o’ ineloquent; the ‘u’ in circus, the ‘y’ in syringe.

CIRCLE THE SCHWA SOUND IN EACH WORD.

1. adept 13. system2. decimal 14. about3. medium 15. ago4. harmony 16. upon5. postman 17. silent6. present 18. reason7. survive 19. America8. brother 20. lemon9. difficult 21. focus10. wizard 22. bottom11. easily 23. token12. alone 24. habit

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Sheriff SchwaSheriff Schwaə ANSWER KEY1. adept 13. system2. decimal 14. about3. medium 15. ago4. harmony 16. upon5. postman 17. silent6. present 18. reason7. survive 19. America8. brother 20. lemon9. difficult 21. focus

10. wizard 22. bottom11. easily 23. token12. alone 24. habit

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