Pronunciation

Schwa Pronunciation: The Complete Guide

The schwa sound, known as the "lazy sound," is a crucial element of English pronunciation, influencing the rhythm and clarity of speech. It offers non-native English speakers opportunities to enhance pronunciation, sharpen their listening skills, and reduce accents. Through practice and consistency, you can work toward achieving fluency in spoken English by mastering the schwa sound. Read this article to find out more about this unique sound and how you can master its use. 
December 29, 2023
Eliza Simpson
Eliza Simpson
Speech & Accent Coach at BoldVoice
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Eliza Simpson
Eliza Simpson
Speech & Accent Coach at BoldVoice
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Eliza Simpson is a Hollywood speech and accent coach based in New York City. She holds a Degree in Acting from Rutgers University and has trained at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London. As a speech and dialect coach, Eliza has worked in film and TV for productions appearing on Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+. Eliza is a head coach on the BoldVoice app.
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