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SCHWA

/ʃwɑ/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun

S 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3
W 4/4
A 1/1
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Definition of SCHWA

noun

An indeterminate central vowel sound as the "a" in "about", represented as /ə/ in IPA.

noun

The character ə.

Synonyms of SCHWA

Words with similar meaning

natural vowel neutral vowel

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
13
points

Is SCHWA a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SCHWA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: SCHWA uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SCHWA

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter schwa Total
Scrabble 13441 13
WWF 14341 13

Anagrams of SCHWA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

chaws 13/13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCHWA

30 words from the letters in SCHWA

5-letter words

chaws 13/13 USUKWWF

4-letter words

chaw 12/12 USUKWWF haws 10/9 USUKWWF shaw 10/9 USUKWWF shwa 10/9 UK wash 10/9 USUKWWF cash 9/9 USUKWWF chas 9/9 UK caws 9/10 USUKWWF scaw 9/10 UK

3-letter words

haw 9/8 USUKWWF wha 9/8 USUKWWF cha 8/8 UK caw 8/9 USUKWWF ahs 6/5 UK ash 6/5 USUKWWF has 6/5 USUKWWF sha 6/5 USUKWWF aws 6/6 UK saw 6/6 USUKWWF was 6/6 USUKWWF sac 5/6 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF aw 5/5 USWWF ws 5/5 UK cs 4/5 UK as 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use SCHWA in Word Games

SCHWA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SCHWA is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCHWA to find 30 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SCHWA

What does SCHWA mean?
SCHWA is a noun. An indeterminate central vowel sound as the "a" in "about", represented as /ə/ in IPA.
Is SCHWA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCHWA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SCHWA worth in Scrabble?
SCHWA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SCHWA?
You can make 30 words from the letters in SCHWA. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SCHWA?
Synonyms of SCHWA include: natural vowel, neutral vowel. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SCHWA?
The anagrams of SCHWA (words using the exact same letters) are: CHAWS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.