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Shwa Sound in the Word Newspaper

Description:

The shwa sound in the word "newspaper" is a phonetic symbol represented by the upside-down lowercase letter "e" (ə). It is an unstressed vowel sound also known as a schwa sound. In English, the schwa sound is the most common vowel sound and is often found in unstressed syllables.

Senses and Usages:

1. Phonetics:

In phonetics, the shwa sound (ə) in the word "newspaper" represents an unstressed vowel sound that is of neutral quality and is frequently used in English.

Example Sentence:

The pronunciation of "newspaper" is /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪ·pər/ with the shwa sound in the second syllable.

2. Linguistics:

In linguistics, the shwa sound (ə) often appears in reduced or unstressed syllables, functioning as a weak vowel sound.

Example Sentence:

The schwa sound in "newspaper" makes the second syllable less prominent compared to the stressed syllables in the word.

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