How to Pronounce "schemes"
word
/ˈskimz/
SKEEMZ
/skˈiːmz/
SKEEMZ
Definition
Plans or arrangements, sometimes secret or dishonest, made for a particular purpose. "Schemes" can also refer to organized programs or systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskimz/
British English
/skˈiːmz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKEEMZ
UK
SKEEMZ
Listen in Context
The company started new schemes to help its employees save money.
Some schemes are used to cheat people out of their money.
Government schemes support students with free meals.
She was suspicious of his business schemes from the start.