Schwa Sound in English Pronunciation

Learn how to pronounce common words with the schwa sound and improve your English pronunciation.

The schwa sound is one of the most common sounds in English, yet it often goes unnoticed by learners. Our video explains how to correctly pronounce words that contain the schwa sound, helping you sound more natural and fluent.

Consider these three words:

• Tonight
• Today
• Tomorrow

If you pronounced them as "Tu nite", "Tu day", and "Tu morrow", you're making a common mistake. The correct pronunciation uses the schwa sound, represented by the symbol "ə" in phonetic transcription.

• Tonight: /təˈnaɪt/
• Today: /təˈdeɪ/
• Tomorrow: /təˈmɒroʊ/

The schwa sound is a relaxed, neutral vowel sound that appears in unstressed syllables. Mastering it will make your spoken English more fluid and natural.

Watch the video to hear these schwa sound pronunciations and practice along.