How to pronounce skeptically
Say it like SKEP-tih-klee. Skeptically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP).
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- SKEP
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skeptically 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skeptically
American and British speakers say skeptically in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛptɪkli/ in the US and /ˈskɛptɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKEP-tih-klee.
What does skeptically mean?
- In a skeptical manner, with skepticism.
Where does skeptically come from?
From skeptical + -ly.
Questions about saying skeptically
How do you pronounce skeptically?
Say SKEP-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛptɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈskɛptɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skeptically?
Skeptically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEP). Broken into parts: SKEP · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say skeptically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛptɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈskɛptɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.