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What is the schwa sound in fortune?

The schwa sound in "fortune" is in the first syllable, "for".

Here's how it breaks down:

* "for" - The "o" in this syllable has the schwa sound, represented by the upside-down "e" symbol (ə). It's a short, unstressed vowel sound, similar to the "a" in "about".

* "tune" - The "u" in this syllable has a longer, more distinct vowel sound.

So, the word "fortune" is pronounced with the schwa sound in the first syllable.

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