How to pronounce unscheduled
Say it like un-SKEJ-oold. Unscheduled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEJ).
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- un
- SKEJ
- oold
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unscheduled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ooldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unscheduled
American and British speakers say unscheduled in essentially the same way: /ənˈskɛdʒuld/ in the US and /ənˈskɛdʒuːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SKEJ-oold.
What does unscheduled mean?
- Not scheduled; impromptu.
- Not scheduled in the political sense.
Where does unscheduled come from?
From un- + scheduled.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unscheduled
How do you pronounce unscheduled?
Say un-SKEJ-oold. The American pronunciation is /ənˈskɛdʒuld/. In British English it is /ənˈskɛdʒuːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unscheduled?
Unscheduled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEJ). Broken into parts: un · SKEJ · oold.
Do Americans and Brits say unscheduled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈskɛdʒuld/ and the British form is /ənˈskɛdʒuːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.