How to pronounce "sked" in English
skɛd
SKED
Primary stress: SKED
Hear native speakers say sked in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sked”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SKED
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As a single-syllable word, "sked" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb.
How Native Speakers Say It: Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "sked" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "sked is" sounds like "sked-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "sked" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“first generational collectors okay so the idea is we'll exploit sked”— StanfordWatch clip
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first generational collectors okay so the idea is we'll exploit sked
Hear it in context: “sked”
1 clipThe English word “sked” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as skɛd (phonetic respelling: SKED). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SKED), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “sked” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sked” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @7:48
“save a lot of time and uh this was uh one of the very first generational collectors okay so the idea is we'll exploit sked probabilities it turns out that most young objects in your HEAP Die Young so”
Definition & Meaning: “sked”
- A schedule.
- To schedule.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Smaller-town indies are lopping off early-week skeds with winter among us.”
- “Plan of the Pennsylvania State Council of Defense to ring in a State-wide network of 45 stations for an "educational" blackout test, was nixed by the Office of Censorship after it was okayed by the Third Service Command of the army. Skedded for Thursday (8), purpose of the broadcast was to educate public with air raid warning signals and all Pennsylvanians were urged to listen to instructions as broadcast.”
- “first generational collectors okay so the idea is we'll exploit sked”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “sked”
- Pronunciation:
- SKED
- Syllables:
- SKED
- Primary stress:
- SKED
- IPA:
- skɛd
- Hear it in context
- sked
Words that Rhyme with “sked”
-ɛdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"sked" (⁄skɛd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "sked" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about sked
How do you pronounce “sked”?
“sked” is pronounced ⁄skɛd⁄ (SKED). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “sked”?
The primary stress in “sked” is on “SKED”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “sked” mean?
A schedule.
How can I hear “sked” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “sked” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sked”?
Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb. Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.