How to pronounce skeptic
Say it like SKEP-tik. Skeptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP).
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- SKEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeptic 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 skeptic
American and British speakers say skeptic in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛptɪk/ in the US and /ˈskɛptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEP-tik.
What does skeptic mean?
- Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc. that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.
- Someone who is skeptical towards religion.
- Skeptical.
Where does skeptic come from?
Borrowed from Middle French skeptique (but with a pronunciation closer to that of the Latin etymon), or possibly directly from Late Latin skepticus (originally attested only in the plural Scepticī (“the sect of Skeptics”)), from Proto-Itali
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Questions about saying skeptic
How do you pronounce skeptic?
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 skeptic?
Skeptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP). Broken into parts: SKEP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say skeptic 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 skeptic?
Skeptic sounds the same as sceptic in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.