What is the schwa sound in escape?

The schwa sound in "escape" is in the first syllable, represented by the "e" in "es".

Here's a breakdown:

* es-cape: The "e" in "es" has the schwa sound, which is a short, unstressed vowel sound. It's often described as the sound of the "uh" in "about".

So, "escape" is pronounced like: ə-ˈskeɪp.