skeptic

/ˈskɛptɪk/

Syllables skep·tic

Stress SKEP-tic

Phonics Breakdown

skep

/skɛp/

short e

tic

/tɪk/

short i

Meaning

a person who doubts or questions accepted ideas

Sound Reference

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skep=/skɛp/(step) + tic=/tɪk/(ticket)

Example

She is a skeptic who questions everything she hears.