The schwa is spelled <er> or <or> in this list. The /eə/ diphthong is spelled <air>, <are>, and <�> in the loan word premi�re.
This is a contrast between a short vowel which is always unstressed and a diphthong. It is not in itself a problem for learners.
The density figure is 0.83%. The set makes 5 semantic contrasts giving a loading of 63%.
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Credit: John Higgins