It's hard to always identify.
It is a rule breaker... it's not a long vowel or a short vowel.
You can identify it in the dictionary with an ə in the pronunciation key.
It is in an unstressed syllable.
Here are some of our Spelling words with the schwa sound circled in red.
It makes a caveman "uh" sound
like in pizza, comma, alone, idea
Remember, don't stress about it. It's "unstressed".
You have been saying the schwa sound for years,
you just didn't know it!
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