What is the schwa sound in quiet?

The schwa sound in "quiet" is in the first syllable, represented by the letter "i". It's that short, unstressed vowel sound that's often described as the "uh" sound.

Here's how it breaks down:

* qui-et: The "i" in "qui" is the schwa sound.

It's a very common sound in English, appearing in words like:

* about

* again

* open

* every