American English

How to pronounce schedule

noun · verbB1Common word
SKEHjl

/ˈskɛ.ʤl̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A plan that shows when events or activities will happen.

What to listen for

“Schedule” is commonly pronounced /ˈskɛ.ʤl̩/ or /ˈskɛ.ʤuɫ/. Both are correct in American English.

Common pronunciation/ˈskɛ.ʤl̩/
Another common pronunciation/ˈskɛ.ʤuɫ/
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Meanings & examples

noun

A plan that shows when events or activities will happen.

Check the bus schedule before you leave.

The schedule for the conference is online.

Common phrases & grammar

bus schedule · class schedule · daily schedule · follow the schedule

the schedule for + event

on + the schedule

noun

The times when a person is expected to work, or a plan showing those times.

My work schedule changes every week.

She has a flexible schedule.

Common phrases & grammar

work schedule · flexible schedule · fixed schedule · change your schedule

someone's + work schedule

a + flexible + schedule

verb

To choose and record a time for an event or activity.

We scheduled the meeting for Friday.

The flight is scheduled to leave at six.

Common phrases & grammar

schedule a meeting · schedule an appointment · schedule a flight · schedule maintenance

schedule + something + for + a time

be scheduled + to + verb

Useful expressions

on schedule

happening as planned or at the planned time

The repairs are on schedule.

Related words & forms

The final e is dropped before -ing: scheduling.