July 27, 2003
SCHWA
What the Hell happened to schwa? I learned it. Everyone my age learned it. My kids don't know what I'm talking about. An upside down "e". Pronounced "uh". A vowel doesn't have to be an "e" to be a schwa. For instance, the "i" in "decimal" and the "y" in "syringe" are schwa's. Why don't they teach kids this stuff anymore? Probably for the same reason they're fluoridating our water. Saying schwa enough can rot your teeth. Tin foil hats, everyone.
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Schwa is one of my favorite words; I am always trying to work it into casual conversation, and failing miserably.
Posted by: kelley at July 27, 2003 11:24 PMKelley: Try "Please leave my hotel room. You're upsetting my Feng Schwa".
Posted by: Kim at July 27, 2003 11:44 PMI wish I had a way to forward this post to WFB.
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