What is another word for shwa?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛsˌe͡ɪt͡ʃdˌʌbə͡ljˌuːˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Shwa is definitely a unique word, but it turns out there are quite a few synonyms for it. A shwa is a particular vowel sound that is typically unstressed or weakly pronounced, and it appears in a lot of English words. Some people refer to it as a "schwa," which is essentially the same thing. Other words with similar meanings include the terms obscured, indistinct, and muted. In linguistics, you might also hear shwa described as "neutralization" or "reduction." No matter how you refer to this sound, it's an important part of English speech, and it's worth taking the time to understand its significance.
