Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Schwa.
How to pronounce schwa:
US
Schwa - as a noun
A neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shwa10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vowel11vowel soundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The schwa sound is often found in unstressed syllables."
"In the word 'banana', the second syllable is pronounced with a schwa."
"English has many words that contain schwas, such as 'about' and 'sofa'."
"The schwa is represented by an upside-down 'e' in the International Phonetic Alphabet."
"The word 'schwa' is derived from the Hebrew term for 'reduced vowel'."
Word Game Points
Is SCHWA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, schwa is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCHWA has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SCHWA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, schwa is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCHWA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SCHWA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, schwa is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCHWA has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
