What is the unstressed vowel in separate?

The unstressed vowel in "separate" is the "e" at the end of the word.

Here's why:

* Stress: The primary stress in "separate" falls on the first syllable ("sep").

* Unstressed Vowel Reduction: In unstressed syllables, vowels often become reduced, typically to a schwa sound (ə).

* Schwa Sound: The "e" in "separate" is pronounced as a schwa sound, making it an unstressed vowel.