Watch Prof. Jacques Bailly at 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee

This week, UVM professor of classics Jacques Bailly assumes his post as official pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Bailly, who was bee champion in 1980, is in his 16th year as pronouncer after having served 12 years as associate pronouncer.

You can catch Bailly and the bee live on national television Tuesday, May 29, Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31.

  • Preliminary Round 2: Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. – 5:20 p.m. (ESPN3)
  • Preliminary Round 3: Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ESPN3)
  • Finals, Part 1: Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  (ESPN2)
  • Finals, Part 2: Thursday 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Source: UVM News