In natural English, many unstressed vowels reduce to a neutral sound (often the schwa), especially in fast, connected speech. In this topic, you’ll practice keeping stressed syllables clear while letting unstressed syllables become lighter and quicker—without disappearing completely. This makes your speech sound smoother and often improves intelligibility because the rhythm becomes more predictable. Focus on flow and timing, and avoid over-pronouncing every vowel the same way.
In natural English, many unstressed vowels reduce to a neutral sound (often the schwa), especially in fast, connected speech. In this topic, you’ll practice keeping stressed syllables clear while letting unstressed syllables become lighter and quicker—without disappearing completely. This makes your speech sound smoother and often improves intelligibility because the rhythm becomes more predictable. Focus on flow and timing, and avoid over-pronouncing every vowel the same way.