* The schwa sound (ə) is inherently short. It's the most common vowel sound in English, and it's usually very brief.
* There's no "long schwa." While some vowels can have a long or short sound (like the "a" in "cat" vs. "car"), the schwa sound is always short.
However, what you might be thinking of is the "long-u" sound, which can sometimes sound similar to a schwa. This is because the "long-u" sound in words like "flute" or "tube" is often pronounced with a slight schwa-like quality.
Here are some words with the "long-u" sound that might sound like a long schwa:
* Flute
* Tube
* Cute
* June
* Music
* Due
* Sue
It's important to note: Even in these words, the "u" sound is technically a long vowel, not a schwa. The schwa sound is a very short, unstressed vowel sound, often used in unstressed syllables.
Let me know if you have any other questions about vowel sounds or pronunciation!