How Spellers Tackle the 'Dreaded Schwa'

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

20-05-2022 • 17 mins

876. You'll never view spellers in the bee asking questions the same way again after you learn about the schwa from Brian Sietsema, an associate pronouncer for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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