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Spelling: Unstressed Vowels 2
Each week, Mark excitedly played the lottery.

Spelling: Unstressed Vowels 2

Master hidden vowels in longer words. Learn how schwa affects spelling and use word families to choose the right letter in tricky middles.

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Fascinating Fact:

An unstressed vowel often sounds like a weak uh called schwa. Examples: problem, pencil, standard. The middle vowel is quiet and easy to miss.

In 11 Plus English, many words contain an unstressed middle vowel. Because it sounds like a quick uh, the letter is hard to hear. Use related words to confirm the correct spelling.

Key Terms

  • Unstressed vowel: A weak vowel sound in a syllable that is not emphasised, often heard as a short uh.
  • Schwa: The very common weak vowel sound in English, written in dictionaries as a neutral vowel and heard in many middle syllables.
  • Word family: A group of related words from the same base, for example magic, magician, magical.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is schwa in English spelling?

Schwa is the weak vowel sound that often replaces clear vowels in unstressed syllables, as in problem and pencil. It sounds like a short uh.

How do word families help with unstressed vowels?

Use a clear family form to reveal the vowel, for example nation to check native, or medicine to check medical. The base word guides the spelling.

What quick checks can I use in an exam?

Say the word carefully, clap syllables, test a related word with a clear vowel, and confirm doubtful letters against a trusted spelling list you have practised.

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