Schwa Sound Part 1

1. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'PROVOKE'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Pro' - voke''

Pro - E - voke''

PrE - voke''

Pro' - E - voke''

The word "provoke" has two syllable, the main stressed is on the second syllable and schwa sound is on the first syllable.

Explanation

The word "provoke" has two syllable, the main stressed is on the second syllable and schwa sound is on the first syllable.

2. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'AVENUE'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Ave' - E - nue''

Av'' - e - nue'

Av'' - E - nue'

Ave'' - E - nue'

The word "avenue" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the first syllable, schwa is on the second syllable, and the secondary stressed is on the third syllable.

Explanation

The word "avenue" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the first syllable, schwa is on the second syllable, and the secondary stressed is on the third syllable.

3. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'SUCCESS'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Suc - cess'

SEc - cess''

Suc'' - cess

SEc - cess'

The word "success" has two syllables, the main stressed is on the second and schwa on the first syllable.

Explanation

The word "success" has two syllables, the main stressed is on the second and schwa on the first syllable.

4. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'EXCELLENT'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Ex' - cel - lent''

Ex'' - cE - lEnt

Ex'' - ce' - lEnt

Ex' - cE - lEnt

The word "excellent" has three syllables, the main stress is on the first syllable and the schwa sounds are in both second and third syllable.

Explanation

The word "excellent" has three syllables, the main stress is on the first syllable and the schwa sounds are in both second and third syllable.

5. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'INNOCENT'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

In'' - E - cEnt

Inn- no' - cEnt

In' - E'' - cent

Inn'' - E - cent

In' - no'' - cEnt

The word "excellent" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the first syllable, schwa is on both second and third syllables.

Explanation

The word "excellent" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the first syllable, schwa is on both second and third syllables.

6. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'AUTOBIOGRAPHY'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Au'' - to - bE - og' - rE - phy

Au' - to - bi'' - o - gra' - phy

Au' - to - bi - og'' - rE - phy

Auto - bi' - og'' - rE - phE

The word "autobiography" has six syllables, the main stressed is on the fourth syllable, secondary stressed is on the first syllable, and schwa sound on the fifth and sixth syllables.

Explanation

The word "autobiography" has six syllables, the main stressed is on the fourth syllable, secondary stressed is on the first syllable, and schwa sound on the fifth and sixth syllables.

7. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'OVERWHELMING'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

O' - vEr - whelm'' - ing

O'' - vEr - whelm' - ing

Over' - whelm'' - ing

O - vEr - whelm'' - ing'

The word "overwhelming" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the third syllable, the secondary stressed is on the first syllable, and the schwa sound is in the second syllable.

Explanation

The word "overwhelming" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the third syllable, the secondary stressed is on the first syllable, and the schwa sound is in the second syllable.

8. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'PRONUNCIATION'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Pro - nun'' - ci' - a' - tEn

Pro'' - nun' - cE - E - tion

Pro' - nEn - ci - a - tion

PrE - nun' - ci - a'' - tEn

The word "pronunciation" has five syllables, the main stressed is on the fourth syllable and schwa sound on the first and fifth syllable.

Explanation

The word "pronunciation" has five syllables, the main stressed is on the fourth syllable and schwa sound on the first and fifth syllable.

9. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'AMONG'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

A'' - mEng

A' - mEng''

E - mong'

E - mong''

The word "among" has two syllables, the main stressed is on the second syllable and schwa on the first.

Explanation

The word "among" has two syllables, the main stressed is on the second syllable and schwa on the first.

10. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'SYLLABLE'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Syl'' - E - ble

Syl'' - E - bEl

Syll'' - E - bel

Syll - E - bEl

The word "syllable" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the first and schwa sound on second and third.

Explanation

The word "syllable" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the first and schwa sound on second and third.

11. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'CONFESS'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

CEn - fess''

CEn - fess'

Con - fess''

CEn - fEss''

The word "confess" has two syllables, and the main stressed is on the second and schwa on the first syllable.

Explanation

The word "confess" has two syllables, and the main stressed is on the second and schwa on the first syllable.

12. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'AMERICAN'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

A' - mer'' - E - can

A'' - mer - i'' - cEn

E - mer' - 'i - kEn

A ' - mer''i - kEn

The word "American" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the second and schwa sound on first and fourth syllable.

Explanation

The word "American" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the second and schwa sound on first and fourth syllable.

13. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'COURAGEOUS'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Cou' - ra'' - gEs

Co'' - u - rE' - gEs

Cou'' - rE - geous'

CE - ra'' - gEs

The word "courageous" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the second syllable, and both first and third syllable are schwa sound.

Explanation

The word "courageous" has three syllables, the main stressed is on the second syllable, and both first and third syllable are schwa sound.

14. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'DICTIONARY'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Dic'' - tEn - ar' - y

Dic' - tion - ar'' - y

DEc - tion'' - ar' - y

Dik'' - shE - nar' - y

The word "dictionary" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the first syllable and schwa sound is on the second.

Explanation

The word "dictionary" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the first syllable and schwa sound is on the second.

15. Identify the the number of syllables according to the dictionary, the stressed syllable, and schwa in 'EXPERIMENT'. Label main stressed use (''), secondary stressed use ('), and (3) schwa use (E).

Ex' - pEr - E'' - ment

Ex - per'' - E - mEnt'

Ex'' - per' - E - mEnt

Ex - per'' - E - mEnt

The word "experiment" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the second syllable and schwa on both third and fourth syllable.

Explanation

The word "experiment" has four syllables, the main stressed is on the second syllable and schwa on both third and fourth syllable.