schwa- root words — words with the schwa- root

The root schwa- comes from Hebrew shewa, meaning emptiness; the neutral vowel. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including schwa. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the schwa- root

Explore words with schwa- — words containing the schwa- root and sharing its sense of "emptiness; the neutral vowel". Examples include schwa. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does schwa- mean?

The schwa- root means emptiness; the neutral vowel, from Hebrew shewa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.