English Pronunciation index
 

  • this is a very short sound (also known as the schwa)
  • put the tongue forward and up a little
  • a voiced sound only

spelling (s)

example

transcription

spelt with 'a'

ago

  //

spelt with 'e'

the

  / /

spelt with 'u'

but

  //

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