How Many Syllables In Schedule?
2syllables
Schedule has 2 syllables, sched-ule. It is a disyllabic word.
schedule
/ˈʃed.juːl/ UK /ˈskedʒ.uːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sched.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃed.juːl/
Division By Letters
sched-ule
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Schedule
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | ʃ | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Schedule Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in schedule?
Schedule has 2 syllables, sched-ule. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃed.juːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in schedule?
The first syllable, sched, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of schedule?
Schedule has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide schedule into syllables?
By sound, ʃed.juːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sched-ule.