scepticism

/ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

Syllables skep·ti·ci·sm

Stress SKEP-ti-ci-sm

Phonics Breakdown

scep

/skep/

sc blend

ti

/tɪ/

short i

ci

/sɪ/

soft c

sm

/zəm/

schwa

Meaning

doubt or questioning attitude toward claims or beliefs

Sound Reference

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scep=/skep/(skeptic) + ti=/tɪ/(ticket) + ci=/sɪ/(city) + sm=/zəm/(criticism)

Example

Her scepticism about the plan proved to be justified.