Schwa sound percentage

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Lecword

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Hello!

I'd like to know if the schwa sound can appear in stressed syllables (both in American and British English) and the percentage of words that contain that sound. I have been told that most words contain it, but I'd like to know the approx. percentage.

Thank you for your help.
 

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You may find this useful.

Almost by definition, the schwa sound does not appear in naturally stressed syllables in English..
 
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