How many syllables are in “schedule”?

“Schedule” has 2 syllables: SKEJ-ool.

What is the IPA for “schedule”?

The American English IPA transcription of “schedule” is ˈskɛdʒuːl.

How can I practice pronouncing “schedule”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce schedule

/ˈskɛdʒuːl/SKEJ-ool2 syllables

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The sounds to nail

/dʒ/as in judge
Voiced 'ch'. Stop at gum ridge, release with 'zh'.
/l/as in love
Tongue tip at gum ridge. At the end of a syllable ('feel'), the tongue body also pulls back — the dark L.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “schedule” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “schedule”?: “Schedule” has 2 syllables: SKEJ-ool.
What is the IPA for “schedule”?: The American English IPA transcription of “schedule” is ˈskɛdʒuːl.
How can I practice pronouncing “schedule”?: Press play to hear “schedule” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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