English Makes No Sense

Author: SL Rockfish

A humorous and hopefully helpful look at the English language. If you follow me on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube you already know what this podcast is about. In this podcast we will have fun with the English language. You will learn pronunciation tips, grammar rules and how to improve your English. Listen, learn, hopefully laugh and practice your English fluency skills! Come on!
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The Schwa — English’s Most Common (and Laziest) Sound
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

Did you know the most common sound in English is not /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, or /u/? It’s the schwa /ə/—the weak little “uh” sound that shows up in thousands of English words and sentences.In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down:✅ What the schwa sound is and why it matters.✅ How the schwa can be spelled with ANY vowel.✅ Examples in words like banana, support, problem.✅ How the schwa makes English sound fast and natural.✅ Practice sentences to help you use the schwa in everyday speech.If you want to sound more fluent in English and understand native speakers better, mastering the schwa is a must. Don’t stress every vowel—learn when to relax into the schwa and speak with natural rhythm.👉 Perfect for ESL learners, English students, teachers, and anyone who struggles with pronunciation in American English.#schwasoundenglish #schwas#LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishPronunciation #AmericanEnglish #SpeakEnglish #FluentEnglish #EnglishTips #EnglishMakesNoSense