Video Post on The Schwa: The Lazy Vowel – Part 3
In this video, we introduce you to shifting stress related to changing the suffix – for example pho-TO-graphy vs photo-GRA-phic. I know it can be a lot to take in but if you watch the entire series, hopefully it will all come together. I suggest that you also watch...
Video Post on The Schwa: The Lazy Vowel – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my series on the “schwa”! What is the schwa? Only the most common vowel sound in the English language. If you haven't already, I suggest you watch Part 1. Each video looks at one aspect of the schwa and how it influences our speech in different...
Video Post on The Schwa: The Lazy Vowel – Part 1
What is the SCHWA? The SCHWA is the reduced vowel sound in English which makes your language sound more natural, like a native speaker. Each part of the series looks at the role of the schwa in different contexts. Here is a summary of the five parts: 1. English is a...