English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Skeptical Pronunciation
Skeptical is pronounced SKEP-tuh-kuhl, IPA /ˈskɛptəkəl/.
SKEP-tuh-kuhl
US /ˈskɛptəkəl/
Syllables: SKEP · tuh · kuhl (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Not convinced, and inclined to doubt what you are told.
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Skeptical in a Sentence
- I remain skeptical about the whole scheme.
- He gave me a skeptical look.
- Reviewers were skeptical of the early results.
Common Mispronunciations of Skeptical
Not SEP-ti-kuhl
Both spellings open on a sk, so sceptical and skeptical come out identically.
Not skep-TI-kuhl
Skeptical is loud at the front and the three beats behind it drop away.
Tip: Skeptic, skeptical and skepticism all keep that hard sk opening.
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