Episode 140: You Say ‘To-may-to’
The History of English Podcast
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The Pure Vowel Sounds and the Influence of Schwa
This chapter explores the positioning of pure vowel sounds in the oral cavity, emphasizing the role of the schwa sound in affecting other vowel sounds. It also discusses how the schwa sound influenced the pronunciation and spelling of words with inflectional endings and provides a sneak peek into upcoming episodes on the great vowel shift.
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