schwa
SHWO
shwo
/ʃˈwɑ/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “schwa” is spelled “shwo”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | sh | w | o |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃ/ | /w/ | /ɑ/ |
English writes “schwa” with
5 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“shwo” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “schwa”
wahwamoichihuahuabourgeoistroisjoieottawachippewavalois
“schwa” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “schwa”?
“schwa” is pronounced SHWO — IPA /ʃˈwɑ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “shwo”.
How many syllables are in “schwa”?
“schwa” has 1 syllable: SHWO (the capitalized syllable is stressed).