Sound Contrast: /ɛ/ vs. /ə/

Listen to the difference between the vowel sounds (/ɛ/ vs. /ə/) in the following pairs of words.

Depending on your native language distinguishing the difference can be very easy or very difficult.

Test your ability to hear the difference between /ɛ/ vs. /ə/.

/ɛ/ vs. /ə/ Quiz

Test your ability to hear the difference between /ɛ/ vs. /ə/.

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