How to improve your American Accent: Understanding Schwa

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
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    What the heck is SCHWA??? If your goal is to speak English like a native, you definitely want to know! In this American accent lesson, you'll learn all about this important sound and how it impacts the pronunciation of syllables in English words. Be sure to also watch the lesson on the 25 most commonly reduced English words, to understand how schwa impacts words within sentences as well.
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  • @criss4000
    @criss4000 4 года назад +22

    9:25 "I hope you found this lesson helpful" - This lesson is a gem, an eye opener - it explains the inexplicable pronunciation that until now it seemed random.

  • @daveaustin4538
    @daveaustin4538 6 лет назад +165

    wow, I am a native American English speaker, and I had no idea about all this. Thank you..you are an excellent teacher

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад +27

      Thank you for you kind feedback Dave Austin! 😊 Yes, I also was very surprised by all I learned when I began to really study American English pronunciation a few years ago! Speech is so automatic, there is a lot happening we never think about!

    • @daveaustin4538
      @daveaustin4538 6 лет назад +10

      Clear English Corner with Keenyn Rhodes True! ..A fish did not discover water!

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад +7

      Indeed! 😄

    • @albertmo1722
      @albertmo1722 6 лет назад +1

      Hi Dave, You said you are a native speaker. I am curious why you watched this video. Please advise. Thanks, Albert

    • @thienkk1441
      @thienkk1441 5 лет назад +1

      Hi teacher I'm from Vietnam

  • @muratsirinoglu8956
    @muratsirinoglu8956 3 года назад +5

    As a teacher of English,I can comprehend and enjoy your approach in teaching pronunciation.I wish I had a teacher like you, many years ago when I was a student at university .Things would have been a lot easier for me.I should confess one thing, before your lessons I was kind of unaware of the existence of 'schwa sound'.For some reason I associate schwa with you.For me you are Mrs. Schwa.To make the long word short,you are an awesome teacher.

  • @DrAvyactAgrawal
    @DrAvyactAgrawal 5 лет назад +55

    Why this extremely good channel is not growing rapidly..
    Content, presentation , quality of production, response on comments, look and personality everything is so good . Infact it is much better in comparison to many English channels with millions of view..
    RUclips algorithm is definitely having some flaws where it doesn't support excellent channel many a times and promote average channels..
    Am I wrong?
    But this perception is their after seeing so many evidences.

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад +6

      Thank you Dr Avyact Agrawal for this very kind note and such strong words of support! You feedback means a great deal to me- so glad you are enjoying the lessons and finding the materials helpful! 😊💙

    • @muhammadjunaid3684
      @muhammadjunaid3684 3 года назад

      200% true.

    • @prakashthapa2165
      @prakashthapa2165 3 года назад +2

      Agreed 🇳🇵

    • @gk5012
      @gk5012 2 года назад

      Ohh u are here dr 😅😊

    • @hadjmoumoust2253
      @hadjmoumoust2253 2 года назад

      I agree with you .most of excellent chanels are ignored by people

  • @marcosgomes4334
    @marcosgomes4334 5 лет назад +6

    I can't believe it! Finally I understand this schwa thing. Another amazing lesson. Thanks a lot Keenyn.

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад

      Awesome Marcos Gomes! So glad you found the lesson helpful! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @mikejovensagrario9120
    @mikejovensagrario9120 5 лет назад +5

    Oh my g, I think u are the most good or excellent teacher of all when it come of teaching American accent and the difference uses of letter t And r

  • @fernandozenomiranda9470
    @fernandozenomiranda9470 3 года назад +2

    IT REALLY IS EVERYWHERE! I've been trying to improve my english by getting it to a native level, but so far I've been stuck. I have learned lots of words throughout the years, but my pronunciation is holding me back. Now that I began to learn the IPA (especially SCHWA) hopes have sparked once again on achieving that goal someday. Thanks for helping me Keenyn.

  • @francescofarina5331
    @francescofarina5331 4 года назад +2

    Just discovered your channel. Your videos are sooo helpful! Thank you, Keenyn.

  • @marcos.bastos
    @marcos.bastos 4 года назад +12

    I'm from Brazil.
    Perfect explanation!
    Your way of teaching is amazing, clear and light. I've been getting a little anxious for the next video.

  • @ameennjar9744
    @ameennjar9744 4 года назад +5

    The more I listen to you, the more my love and affection in listening to your lessons, Ameen

  • @AA-nr8de
    @AA-nr8de 6 лет назад

    Keenyn is one of the best teachers who presents the lessons of pronunciation because of her easy and simple way in showing the information ... I've listened to the video two times about the sound of Schwa and when it is stressed, unstressed and reduced ... It is really more interesting and exciting ... Thanks a lot

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад

      Thank you Mah. AbdulQader! 😊 Your kind words are much appreciated- so glad you found the lesson interesting and helpful!

  • @jean-yveslegall2562
    @jean-yveslegall2562 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for the quality of your work Keenyn ❤

  • @noominkhen8503
    @noominkhen8503 6 лет назад +4

    thank you so much very helpful

  • @Han.2431
    @Han.2431 5 лет назад +7

    My Sis you’re an excellent teacher !!

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much Hanny Hanna! So glad you enjoyed the lesson! 😊

  • @ailinhle4672
    @ailinhle4672 4 года назад +1

    Without you, I would never know these things. Thanks a lot :)

  • @kamleshsainiindia
    @kamleshsainiindia 6 лет назад +1

    I found this video on SCHWA extremely useful. Thanks for this lesson!

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад

      Awesome Kamlesh Saini! So glad you found the lesson helpful! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @MohamedGamal-ix5bf
    @MohamedGamal-ix5bf 5 лет назад +7

    From Egypt Thank you, I enjoy your lessons so much.

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much Mohamed Gamal! So glad you are enjoying the lessons! 😊

    • @user-rq3ic8vt1s
      @user-rq3ic8vt1s 3 года назад

      @@ClearEnglishCorner I'm from Egypt too

  • @daniels.l.7997
    @daniels.l.7997 5 лет назад +3

    The way you speak is so soft I love it 💗

  • @ciantrabucchi
    @ciantrabucchi 4 года назад +1

    This is a key lesson for improving one's English pronunciation. Your voice, eyes and smile make it also highly enjoyable.

  • @Svetashev123
    @Svetashev123 5 лет назад

    Heard about the sound so many times, but only now fully grasped what it exactly means.
    Btw, started watching your videos a few weeks ago (one lesson before breakfast) and found out lots of useful things to improve my pronunciation. Some things like, for example, the difference between -n and ng was literally open minded. I've been practicing speaking English for about 2 years and only now learned that n and -ng must be made by a different position of the tongue.
    Thanks a lot, Keenyn, appreciate your job.

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад

      Awesome 1001 subscribers for honesty! I am so glad you are finding the lessons helpful! 🤗

  • @dibyojyotikayal4843
    @dibyojyotikayal4843 5 лет назад +4

    I love ur videos alot Ive learned alot from u about correct pronounciation and American accent like vowel and I would like to get more videos like that *#keenye*

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much Dibyo the one & only! So glad you are enjoying the lessons! More to come for sure! 😊

  • @khushianna5727
    @khushianna5727 6 лет назад +11

    Thank you sister for replay...
    You are looking very beautiful👌🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @erikagardenia1253
    @erikagardenia1253 Год назад

    Saying this lesson was helpful is an understatement. This video is phenomenal. Thank you so much.

  • @osmary.6932
    @osmary.6932 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot. The best explanation of this challenging sound I´ve ever listen to!!

  • @kdowning73
    @kdowning73 6 лет назад +9

    Hi Keenyn! I'm a native English speaker, but your lessons are eye-opening for me! When you break down English like this, it's easy to see why it can be a difficult language to learn! The fact that ANY vowel in the English can make the schwa sound just blew my mind! I've never even realized that. Of course, you don't think about these things as you're speaking, you know? You just...talk. :P Amazing stuff! I'm learning French and I struggle with the French R, which apparently is quite a common problem when learning French. Anyway, I was curious to see how the English R sound was taught to English learners and that's how I discovered your videos. I love them, keep up the good work! And to anyone out there learning English, don't give up!!! :D

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад +3

      Thank you kdowning73! What a great note! 😊 I know, when I started studying pronunciation I was fascinated by all the intricacies I had never even considered. My respect for English learners is immense!! And best wishes to you with French- that R is very distinct and challenging!

  • @azharaziz1459
    @azharaziz1459 6 лет назад +4

    ReallY great job meam.. Tynkev..

  • @englishforlife1136
    @englishforlife1136 4 года назад

    These hints are pretty much important for any English learners. Her tips are extremely important to learn.

  • @joseabelardoperezvargas103
    @joseabelardoperezvargas103 6 лет назад

    Keenyn, Iam so very glad that I ran into you and your RUclips channel. I loved the way you show things. You sound so clear, so neat, so sweet, so motivating, so convincing and persuasive with your high level and very professional style. So happy to have you around in this long journey to improve English pronunciation, specially when you are not in an English environment. Looking forward to following you and your next release. Thank you for your helpand your immense dedication on this matter.

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад

      Wow- what a wonderful compliment! You are most welcome Jose Abelardo Perez Vargas! Your kind words have made my day! 😊

    • @joseabelardoperezvargas103
      @joseabelardoperezvargas103 6 лет назад

      Keenym you simply deserve that and much more. Greetings from Mexico. I wish you a pleasant morning and a great and fruitful day. I´m from Venezuela but I´ve been living in Mexico for the last 8 years. Thanks for welcoming me to follow your fantastic, stupendous work. It´s going to be a great pleasure for me to have the chance of improving my english pronunciation with your classy, knowledgeable but sweet and relaxed teaching style. Not even to mention your charming smile, always a powerful key that opens any door.

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад

      Thank you again Jose Abelardo Perez Vargas! 😊 It is a pleasure to have you join this wonderful and growing group!

  • @albertalbert7351
    @albertalbert7351 5 лет назад +3

    I' d like to be your English student you are so sweet and beautiful lady keenyn.

  • @kunjthakkar9556
    @kunjthakkar9556 6 лет назад +4

    I speak with an American accent but people make fun of me ! I'm from India

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад +3

      Stay strong with your goals, Kunj Thakkar. You have your reasons for pursuing whatever style of speaking you choose- whether it be the customers and clients you interact with daily, your goals for international travel or experiences, or just simply your preference! I think it's AWESOME to work to learn another language and become wonderful at speaking it! You have my utmost respect 😊

    • @kunjthakkar9556
      @kunjthakkar9556 6 лет назад +1

      Hey I really appreciate your reply. I promise I won't quit my accent. I'd like to study in an American University

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад

      🤗🤗💕

    • @kunjthakkar9556
      @kunjthakkar9556 6 лет назад +1

      Nice hair color !

    • @thestraightpath2909
      @thestraightpath2909 6 лет назад

      Kunj Thakkar oumarououmarou90.oo here's my Skype let's get to know each other. I basically get the same reaction from people around me

  • @resptheair
    @resptheair 4 года назад

    Now I eventually realized the American accent after 20 years of using them , You are the best !
    I have watched many tutors before and I can tell that

  • @ellensun3725
    @ellensun3725 4 года назад +1

    Love you and your lessons, great appreciate your contribution.

  • @grzegorzmakowski7538
    @grzegorzmakowski7538 2 года назад

    Thank you for everything. You're the best!!!

  • @kenechukwunwakwudo1378
    @kenechukwunwakwudo1378 3 года назад

    Thanks so much, you sound so clear and it's very helpful for me!

  • @jaisiyaram865
    @jaisiyaram865 2 года назад +1

    I APPRECIATE YOUR WORK

  • @janantoni3604
    @janantoni3604 4 года назад

    You a are the best teacher I ever learned from.Genius.

  • @mameleneouedraogo936
    @mameleneouedraogo936 4 года назад +1

    You are the best coach.

  • @nasserjoshan5722
    @nasserjoshan5722 4 года назад +1

    Hi you really great in teaching the analyse of schwa sound!

  • @buddhilalchaudhary4949
    @buddhilalchaudhary4949 2 года назад

    Thank you Keenyan for all your useful tips.

  • @nour-eddineleguedani6677
    @nour-eddineleguedani6677 3 года назад

    How is it so important and how i missed these type of professional teaching. Sincerely you are so professional and you really make us generously benefit of your deep work. Please don't give up making more endeavor in this regards...thank you very much for every professional lesson you give us.👌👍🙏

  • @albertmo1722
    @albertmo1722 4 года назад +1

    Hi Keenyn, Long time no talk; hope all is well! For Schwas, I came up with a principle: "A vowel not stressed is pronounced as “ə” (American English)". It is easy for my students to remember, and they have found it helpful. Best, Albert

  • @rogeriorocha9253
    @rogeriorocha9253 6 лет назад +1

    Keenyn Rhodes,
    Your tips are great as always !
    Thank you !

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад +1

      Awesome Rogério Rocha! So glad you found the lesson helpful! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @hardiklakhalani6268
    @hardiklakhalani6268 4 года назад

    too helpful! thanks a lot for all the videos

  • @ibzancardenas3817
    @ibzancardenas3817 Год назад

    Qué bello habla esta profesora. Yo apenas sé unas pocas cosas de inglés y le entiendo todo lo que dice con bastante claridad. Seguiré aquí en este canal que encontré por casualidad

  • @angelacardenas7046
    @angelacardenas7046 3 года назад

    gracias, thanks for the examples

  • @ragiaashaal2065
    @ragiaashaal2065 Год назад

    Thanks a lot, really helpful ❤

  • @val6496
    @val6496 2 года назад

    thank you so much !!!!

  • @CarolinaHernandez-ix3oi
    @CarolinaHernandez-ix3oi 4 года назад

    Wow!! Pretty clear thanks!!!

  • @sergejosaulenko6712
    @sergejosaulenko6712 2 года назад

    That was helpful. Thanks a lot.

  • @umari1976
    @umari1976 4 года назад

    Hi Keenyn, I, the advanced learner, have learned a lot from you, you are the best teacher and top others. God bless you.

  • @elizabethelric3721
    @elizabethelric3721 4 года назад

    Thank you for this clear explanation!!

  • @abdurahmankhan1065
    @abdurahmankhan1065 3 года назад

    Thank you very much, when I watched your beautiful videos I have seen a lots of changes in myself...

  • @wigenlevasseur9789
    @wigenlevasseur9789 Год назад

    You are an excellent teacher!!!

  • @user-mn5zo2vz7s
    @user-mn5zo2vz7s 4 года назад

    Thank you very much. You're an amazing teacher

  • @luislassen8102
    @luislassen8102 2 года назад

    You’re a great Teacher.

  • @jankeez6386
    @jankeez6386 3 года назад

    Thanks Keenyn. Well done.

  • @jedidia6532
    @jedidia6532 10 месяцев назад

    Just subscribed. This is definitely what i need😄 plus easy to understand

  • @SemenAlexndrovich
    @SemenAlexndrovich 4 года назад

    What a perfet lessons! Thank you so much !

  • @tibletsetekie4209
    @tibletsetekie4209 2 года назад

    Awesome. Thanks!

  • @carloshumbertoalvesdemoura
    @carloshumbertoalvesdemoura 2 года назад

    Hi Keenyn! I liked this video very much.

  •  6 лет назад +1

    Thanks Keenyn!

  • @curiousme8
    @curiousme8 3 года назад

    Amazing lesson!

  • @creyetivemedia
    @creyetivemedia 4 года назад

    This was helpful, thank you.

  • @Mari14333
    @Mari14333 3 года назад

    This video is so helpful, Thanks a lot. 🤗

  • @englishmansaleem5096
    @englishmansaleem5096 5 лет назад +1

    You really teach well.
    Being with you is an awesome idea

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much MyEnglishTeacher! So glad you are enjoying the lessons! 😊

  • @jesusmoreno7
    @jesusmoreno7 2 года назад

    Explica y pronuncia maravillosamente!! You are the BEST!!! Me ha servido muchooo!!!

  • @ghislaineeugenechantoom9766
    @ghislaineeugenechantoom9766 4 года назад

    You know! I love you so much. You're precious. Ghislaine from Haiti.

  • @ariasalis86
    @ariasalis86 4 года назад

    You're great. Thank you.

  • @user-xg2ds3qu1x
    @user-xg2ds3qu1x 3 года назад

    Thanks, it was much clear

  • @sujatha7774
    @sujatha7774 4 года назад

    I have confusion on this letter, now u clarified clearly, thank u so much

  • @tranhuynh5898
    @tranhuynh5898 4 года назад

    Thank you very much, I now understand what Schwa is.

  • @ubeimarramirez4959
    @ubeimarramirez4959 4 года назад +2

    loved your sweet, soothing voice, reminded me of Uma Thurman's, thanks for the lesson!

  • @saviolomar7807
    @saviolomar7807 6 лет назад +1

    Very useful, thank you a lot!

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  6 лет назад +1

      Awesome Sávio Lomar! So glad you found the lesson helpful! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @mohhbib4228
    @mohhbib4228 3 года назад +1

    You are an excelent teacher thank you so much. I love learning American English good luck

  • @Noura-ij5if
    @Noura-ij5if 3 года назад

    Thanks for your help 🤗

  • @abdallahahmedmofeed6336
    @abdallahahmedmofeed6336 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you keenyn 😃

  • @nayyerbilal8963
    @nayyerbilal8963 3 года назад +1

    Thank you dear. I am an American but it is helping me with T sound differential and dark sound L

  • @zainulabdin14
    @zainulabdin14 4 года назад

    Wow! I really enjoyed this lesson. Thanks teacher.

  • @alfinakm7932
    @alfinakm7932 4 года назад +1

    Awesome class.Thankyou Ma'm

  • @shahinnaji9814
    @shahinnaji9814 2 года назад

    Hi Keenyn. It's a pleasure to greet you.
    Really clear your explanation. Thanks!
    I'll keep watching your videos.
    Shahin from Argentina.

  • @davidpaul4058
    @davidpaul4058 5 лет назад +1

    so good you are!!!
    Your effort is too good for we the learners .

    • @ClearEnglishCorner
      @ClearEnglishCorner  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much david paul! So glad you enjoyed the lesson! 😊

  • @theamdong1659
    @theamdong1659 2 года назад

    Wow you’re Awesome!

  • @FluencyAccentCoach
    @FluencyAccentCoach 3 года назад

    Very helpful tips to make a schwa sound.

  • @metarasouli
    @metarasouli 4 года назад

    Awesome. I found this video very interesting. It really enables me to improve my accent. Thank you very much for your time to share such valuable pieces of information with us.

  • @user-qq1os5fy6l
    @user-qq1os5fy6l 4 года назад

    Thank you so much our instructor

  • @Spokenenglish12
    @Spokenenglish12 4 года назад +1

    Great lesson teacher!

  • @changeforthebetter-cfb3192
    @changeforthebetter-cfb3192 4 года назад

    Awesome:) very helpful.

  • @valentinak3173
    @valentinak3173 4 года назад

    Thank you so much.

  • @basemalfarekh9697
    @basemalfarekh9697 3 года назад

    It's amazing
    Thanke you so much

  • @joseaugustopereiradesousa493
    @joseaugustopereiradesousa493 6 лет назад +1

    Great explanation! "Well do né! Thank you very much for your excellent vídeo.

  • @mohacha5056
    @mohacha5056 4 года назад

    Thank you im doing well with your lessons. Thanks again.

  • @kh4gaming217
    @kh4gaming217 5 лет назад

    Thanks very much Keenyn

  • @ivanrodh8867
    @ivanrodh8867 5 лет назад

    Great, great, great job Keenyn,,,,, thank you!!!

  • @abdessamadhasnaoui6887
    @abdessamadhasnaoui6887 4 месяца назад

    you re great and straight forward
    thank you

  • @fadigahzmakarani5140
    @fadigahzmakarani5140 4 года назад

    Wow.. really helpful. Being a teacher of English I need to be equipped with this information

  • @eduardoverboonenflores5353
    @eduardoverboonenflores5353 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, you are excellent Teacher 🌺

  • @yeltzin1573
    @yeltzin1573 3 года назад

    Your videos have been very useful Thanks so much

  • @anaismoreno5809
    @anaismoreno5809 3 года назад

    I like it, thank you very much

  • @winten6969
    @winten6969 5 лет назад +1

    Hello! Thank you so much! Really very great work...

  • @afrikopportunites842
    @afrikopportunites842 4 года назад

    Good course about the SCHWA, I do love it