How to Pronounce Schema

To pronounce "schema", say SCHEM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskiːmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈskiːmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “schema”

"schema" has 2 syllables: schem-a. It rhymes with prima and edema, if that helps it stick.

What does schema mean?

noun

  1. An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema).
  2. A formal description of the structure of a database: the names of the tables, the names of the columns of each table, and the data type and other attributes of each column.

Synonyms

schemataxiom schema

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Words that rhyme with schema

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primaedemapimajemimadecimaemphysemahaemahaema-delimahalimagrimaalima

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schema"?▾

"Schema" has 2 syllables: schem · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "schema"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schema" is /ˈskiːmə/.

What does "schema" mean?▾

Schema: An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema).

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