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How is Schwa used in a sentence?

You can't directly use the schwa symbol (ə) in a sentence because it's a phonetic symbol, not a letter.

However, you can use words that contain the schwa sound. Here are some examples:

Words with Schwa:

* About: The "a" in "about" makes the schwa sound.

* The: The "e" in "the" makes the schwa sound.

* Again: The second "a" in "again" makes the schwa sound.

* Around: The "o" in "around" makes the schwa sound.

Example Sentence:

"I went about my day, feeling the weight of my responsibilities again."

Explanation:

* "About" has the schwa sound in the first syllable.

* "The" has the schwa sound in the only syllable.

* "Again" has the schwa sound in the second syllable.

Remember: The schwa sound is a very common sound in English. It's often represented by the letters "a," "e," "i," "o," or "u" in unstressed syllables.

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