Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

schwu

/ʃwuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
schwu
IPA
/ʃwuː/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An indeterminate near-close central rounded vowel sound, such as the "u" in "awful" or the initial "o" in "omission", depending on the accent; sometimes represented as [[[ɵ]]] in IPA or [[[ᵿ]]] in para-IPA.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of schwa + u. Alteration of vowel in the word schwa to more closely approximate the sound described.

Inflected Forms

schwus (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

a-schwa schwa schwar schwi

Rhymes With

2 what say you 2-2-2 d'you oh, you w. u q -fu oriental blue particle zoo g2

Questions

How do you pronounce schwu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʃwuː/.
What does schwu mean?
An indeterminate near-close central rounded vowel sound, such as the "u" in "awful" or the initial "o" in "omission", depending on the accent; sometimes represented as [[[ɵ]]] in IPA or [[[ᵿ]]] in para-IPA.
Where does schwu come from?
Blend of schwa + u. Alteration of vowel in the word schwa to more closely approximate the sound described.

How to pronounce schwu

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “schwu”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ʃwuː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “schwu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.