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[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"was was" is the same pronunciation just different stress.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

also known as "not the same pronunciation"

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Depends on context. In this context no, it's still /wəz/ in both instances

in CONvert vs conVERT the schwa switches places