How to Pronounce Schedule

To pronounce "schedule", say SCHED-ul-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskɛdʒuɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

schedule

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈskɛdʒuɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ʃˈɛdjuːl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “schedule”

"schedule" has 3 syllables: sched-ul-e. It rhymes with reschedule, if that helps it stick.

What does schedule mean?

noun

  1. A slip of paper; a short note.
  2. A written or printed table of information, often forming an annex or appendix to a statute or other regulatory instrument, or to a legal contract.

    “schedule of tribes”

verb

  1. To create a time-schedule.
  2. To plan an activity at a specific date or time in the future.

    “I'll schedule you for three-o'clock then.”

Synonyms

cataloglistlistingregisterregistrytabletimelinetimetable

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Words that rhyme with schedule

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reschedule

Related words

agendadocketrubricdiarycahierlistingpatterntimetable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schedule"?▾

"Schedule" has 3 syllables: sched · ul · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "schedule"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schedule" is /ˈskɛdʒuɫ/.

What does "schedule" mean?▾

Schedule: A slip of paper; a short note.

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