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SCHWAS

(noun)
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Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Schwas.

Schwas - as a noun

A neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shwa
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vowelvowel sound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"English words like 'about' and 'supposedly' have schwas in them."
"In linguistics, schwas are often described as 'neutral' or 'reduced' vowels."
"The pronunciation of schwas can vary between different accents and dialects."
"In phonetics, schwas are classified as a mid-central vowel sound."
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Word Game Points

Is SCHWAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, schwas is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCHWAS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SCHWAS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, schwas is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCHWAS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SCHWAS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, schwas is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCHWAS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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