sceptical

/ˈskeptɪkəl/

Syllables scep·ti·cal

Stress SCEP-ti-cal

Phonics Breakdown

scep

/skep/

sc blend

ti

/tɪ/

short i

cal

/kəl/

schwa

Meaning

doubting or questioning the truth of something

Sound Reference

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scep=/skep/(sceptre) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + cal=/kəl/(medical)

Example

She was sceptical about the new plan.