Get ready for a fun and informative video where we explore how vowels change, discover the schwa sound, and understand weak forms in English. Knowing how sounds shift in unstressed parts of words is super important for sounding natural. Our guide breaks things down, explaining the schwa’s special role and introducing weak forms. Whether you’re a language lover or just trying to improve, come along with us as we make learning about vowel magic easy. You’ll be speaking English smoothly and confidently in no time!
Connected Speech: Vowel reduction, weak forms & the schwa sound /ə/
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