English Makes No Sense

The Schwa — English’s Most Common (and Laziest) Sound


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Did you know the most common sound in English is not /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, or /u/? It’s the schwa /ə/—the weak little “uh” sound that shows up in thousands of English words and sentences.

In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down:
✅ What the schwa sound is and why it matters.
✅ How the schwa can be spelled with ANY vowel.
✅ Examples in words like banana, support, problem.
✅ How the schwa makes English sound fast and natural.
✅ Practice sentences to help you use the schwa in everyday speech.

If you want to sound more fluent in English and understand native speakers better, mastering the schwa is a must. Don’t stress every vowel—learn when to relax into the schwa and speak with natural rhythm.

👉 Perfect for ESL learners, English students, teachers, and anyone who struggles with pronunciation in American English.

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