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What are some examples of schwa words?

It's tricky to give examples of "schwa words" because the schwa sound isn't a word in itself.

Instead, the schwa sound (represented by the symbol "ə") is a vowel sound that occurs in many English words. It's often described as the "uh" sound, and it's the most common vowel sound in the English language.

Here are some examples of words containing the schwa sound:

* About: The "a" in "about" has the schwa sound.

* Again: The "a" in "again" has the schwa sound.

* Another: The "o" in "another" has the schwa sound.

* Around: The "o" in "around" has the schwa sound.

* Away: The "a" in "away" has the schwa sound.

* The: The "e" in "the" has the schwa sound.

* Of: The "o" in "of" has the schwa sound.

* Some: The "o" in "some" has the schwa sound.

* Above: The "o" in "above" has the schwa sound.

* Open: The "e" in "open" has the schwa sound.

* Button: The "u" in "button" has the schwa sound.

* Supply: The "y" in "supply" has the schwa sound.

As you can see, the schwa sound can be represented by a variety of letters in the alphabet. It's important to remember that the schwa sound is just one way that vowels can be pronounced in English.

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