How to pronounce "schedule"

schedule

Noun
American
/ˈskɛdʒ.uːl/

Syllable Breakdown

sched ule

How natives say schedule

British
/ˈʃɛd.juːl/

Syllable Breakdown

sched ule

How natives say schedule

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sk-' sound, like in 'school'.

  • Follow with '-ɛd-', similar to 'edge'.

  • End with '-ʒuːl', where '-ʒ' is like the 's' in 'measure'.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing with 'ʃ' instead of 'sk' (ʃe-dʒuːl)

  • saying '-juːl' without the '-dʒ-' sound (ske-jul)

  • using only one syllable (skool)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ʃ-', like 'sh' in 'shoe'.

  • Next, '-ɛd-', similar to 'edge'.

  • Finish with 'juːl', like 'yule'.

common mistakes

  • mispronouncing with 'sk' instead of 'ʃ' (ske-djuːl)

  • missing the '-d-' sound (ʃe-jul)

  • using only one syllable (shool)

FAQ

Is 'schedule' pronounced with 'sk' or 'sh' in American English?

It is pronounced with 'sk'.

Why is 'schedule' pronounced differently in British English?

The British version uses 'sh' due to historical influences in pronunciation.

What part of speech is 'schedule'?

'Schedule' is a noun.

Definition

schedule

A plan of things to do and times to do them.

Word Family

scheduler

/ˈskɛdʒ.uː.lər/

noun

A person or tool that arranges schedules

Example: The scheduler is very efficient.

reschedule

/ˌriːˈskɛdʒ.uːl/

verb

To arrange again

Example: Can we reschedule the meeting?

unscheduled

/ʌnˈskɛdʒ.uːld/

adjective

Not planned

Example: It was an unscheduled stop.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Scheduler

- Look out for the '-ər' ending.

Reschedule

- Note the prefix 'riː-' and stress shift.

Unscheduled

- Watch the 'ʌn-' prefix and its stress.

Pro Tips

Distinguish Dialects

Remember, 'sk-' for American and 'sh-' for British.

Practice with Words

Try using the word in planning and organizing context to become familiar.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Schedule

agenda

/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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