How to Pronounce "scheme"
word
/ˈskim/
skeem
/skˈiːm/
skeem
Definition
A scheme is a plan or organized system for doing something. It can be neutral, like an official program, or negative, like a secret and dishonest plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskim/
British English
/skˈiːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skeem
UK
skeem
Listen in Context
The city started a new recycling scheme last year.
I like the blue and white color scheme in this room.
They made a secret scheme to cheat the customers.
At first it sounded like a great scheme, but the details were a mess.