How to pronounce sceptic
Say it like SKEP-tik. Sceptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sceptic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sceptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sceptic
American and British speakers say sceptic in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛptɪk/ in the US and /ˈskɛptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEP-tik.
What does sceptic mean?
- Alternative spelling of skeptic.
- Alternative spelling of skeptic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sceptic
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Words that sound like sceptic
Questions about saying sceptic
How do you pronounce sceptic?
Say SKEP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈskɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sceptic?
Sceptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP). Broken into parts: SKEP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say sceptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛptɪk/ and the British form is /ˈskɛptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sceptic?
Sceptic sounds the same as skeptic in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.