A2 LISTENING
Weak Forms (The Schwa)
សំឡេងខ្សោយនៃពាក្យ
🎯 The Secret Sound: In English, small words (a, an, and, can, to) often lose their power. They become small and quick. This sound is called "Schwa" (/ə/).
/ə/
It sounds like a very short "uh".
🎧 Compare the Sounds:
AND
Strong: /ænd/ (Clear)
AND (Weak)
Weak: /ən/ (Fish 'n' Chips)
CAN
Strong: /kæn/ (Like 'Cat')
CAN (Weak)
Weak: /kən/ (Quick 'cn')
Hear the difference in context:
TO (/tuː/)
Strong form. Used at the end of a sentence.
Rule: We usually use the Weak Form when the word is inside a sentence. We use the Strong Form only when the word is at the end or emphasized.
Spot the Strong Words:
Click the words that are Stressed (Big/Loud). Leave the weak words alone.
Catch the Ghost Words:
Listen and type the missing weak words (a, an, can, to, for).
I go the shop coffee.