Episode 41: Schwee & Schwoo
from Glossonomia
This week we delve deeper into the topic of weaken vowels that behave similarly to schwa /ə/, namely the weakened forms of the /i/ and /u/ vowels [usually realized as somewhere in the range of [i̽] or [ɨ], [ʊ] or perhaps [ɵ], sometimes known—controversially—as “schwee” and “schwoo.” We even chat about weakened diphthongs and what that might mean for speakers (“schwoe” and “schwhy,” anyone?). Phil and Eric also chat for quite some time about Geoff Lindsay’s blog post on the topic of “Schwee”.
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.
Frequently asked questions
How long is this episode of Glossonomia?
This episode is 50 minutes long.
When was this Glossonomia episode published?
This episode was published on May 4, 2013.
Can I download this Glossonomia episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.