How to pronounce sceptics
Say it like SKEP-tiks. Sceptics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP).
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- SKEP
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sceptics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sceptics
American and British speakers say sceptics in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛptɪks/ in the US and /ˈskɛptɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEP-tiks.
What does sceptics mean?
- plural of skeptic How to pronounce sceptic
Questions about saying sceptics
How do you pronounce sceptics?
Say SKEP-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛptɪks/. In British English it is /ˈskɛptɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sceptics?
Sceptics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP). Broken into parts: SKEP · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say sceptics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛptɪks/ and the British form is /ˈskɛptɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.