How to pronounce schemata
Say it like skih-MAT-uh. Schemata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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US American/skɪˈmætə/skih-MAT-uh
UK British/ˈskiːmətə/SKEE-muh-tuh
- skih
- MAT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schemata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schemata
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKEE-muh-tuh.
What does schemata mean?
noun
- plural of schema How to pronounce schema
Questions about saying schemata
How do you pronounce schemata?
Say skih-MAT-uh. The American pronunciation is /skɪˈmætə/. In British English it is /ˈskiːmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schemata?
Schemata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: skih · MAT · uh.
Is schemata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈskiːmətə/ (SKEE-muh-tuh).