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How to pronounce “schedule”

SKEH-juul

/ˈskɛdʒʊl/ · 2 syllables · stress on the 1st

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Z vs J

Z is a buzzing S.

Z is ज़ (with the dot), never ज. Hold it: zzzz.

Lesson: Zero, not jero ›

S + consonant

Start hissing the S first (sss), then slide straight into the next sound.

Don't say इस्कूल or इस्टेशन. Start directly on स्.

Lesson: School, not iskool ›

Full vs Fool

Short (full): lips loosely rounded, quick.

full ≈ उ (short). fool ≈ ऊ (long, tight lips).

Lesson: Full or fool ›

Use it in a sentence

I'd like to schedule a checkup.

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