How to Pronounce Skeptic

To pronounce "skeptic", say SKEPT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɛp.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈskɛp.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skeptic”

"skeptic" has 2 syllables: skept-ic. It rhymes with dyspeptic and antiseptic, if that helps it stick.

What does skeptic mean?

noun

  1. Someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims presented as accepted by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim.
  2. Someone undecided as to what is true.

Words that rhyme with skeptic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyspepticantisepticepilepticpepticscepticseptic

Related words

scepticdoubterpyrrhonianhumeskeptickskepticistskepticismscepticist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skeptic"?▾

"Skeptic" has 2 syllables: skept · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "skeptic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skeptic" is /ˈskɛp.tɪk/.

What does "skeptic" mean?▾

Skeptic: Someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims presented as accepted by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim.

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