Here's how it breaks down:
* News - The "e" makes the schwa sound (ə).
* pa - The "a" makes the short "a" sound.
* per - The "e" is silent.
Here's how it breaks down:
* News - The "e" makes the schwa sound (ə).
* pa - The "a" makes the short "a" sound.
* per - The "e" is silent.