How to pronounce schemes
Say it like SKEEMZ. Schemes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKEEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schemes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of schemes
American and British speakers say schemes in essentially the same way: /skimz/ in the US and /skiːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEEMZ.
What does schemes mean?
- plural of scheme How to pronounce scheme
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scheme How to pronounce scheme
Questions about saying schemes
How do you pronounce schemes?
Say SKEEMZ. The American pronunciation is /skimz/. In British English it is /skiːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schemes?
Schemes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKEEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say schemes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skimz/ and the British form is /skiːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.