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Most Common Vowel Sounds In English Crossword Clue
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SCHWAS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCHWAS
Updated: February 28, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCHWAS" which means:
- noun
- • A neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
An example sentence would be:
- • "English words like 'about' and 'supposedly' have schwas in them."
- • "In linguistics, schwas are often described as 'neutral' or 'reduced' vowels."
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| New York Times29 Feb 2024 | Down 43 | |
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