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9. The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference

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How to Pronounce a Consonant Cluster in English

The schwa is the most common vowel sound in American English. It's also the neutral sound that they make when someone asks them a question. A native speaker who hasn't studied linguistics or pronunciation, would have no idea because it's not something that you learn and it's not a legit sound.

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