We all know that English spelling is rarely a good guide to pronunciation. One big reason for this is the prevalence of schwa in the spoken language. That's why dictionaries and other written guides ...

It is time the morning TV meteorologist I have been faithfully watching for years becomes familiar with the schwa. Without going into detail that I do not understand myself, “schwa” is a name for the ...

Albus. Katara. Oberon. Which one of these names belongs to a woman? You’d probably guess Katara, and you’d be correct. But how did you know? In some languages, including English and Spanish, feminine ...