Crossword answer · 6 letters
Schwas definition and meaning
shwahz · plural noun
What does Schwas mean?
Schwas are unstressed mid-central vowel sounds, commonly represented by the symbol /ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What does SCHWAS mean in a crossword?
SCHWAS answers the reviewed clue “Unstressed vowel sounds.” The plural noun “sounds” requires a plural answer, while “unstressed vowel” points to a specific phonetic term.
Why is SCHWAS useful to learn?
SCHWAS is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on direct definition, exact grammar, and a 6-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- Unstressed vowel sounds
- Use the six-letter plural term for reduced mid-central vowel sounds often written with /ə/.
- 6-letter direct definition answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
SCHWAS fits because the plural clue asks for more than one unstressed vowel sound. A schwa is the reduced vowel heard in many unstressed English syllables, and its six-letter plural matches the entry. Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.