skepticism

/ˈskɛp.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

Syllables skep·ti·cism

Stress SKEP-ti-cism

Phonics Breakdown

sk

/sk/

consonant blend

e

/ɛ/

short e

p

/p/

voiceless th

t

/t/

voiceless th

i

/ɪ/

short i

c

/s/

soft c

ism

/ɪzəm/

-ness suffix

Meaning

an attitude of doubt or questioning

Sound Reference

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skep=/skɛp/(skeptical) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + cism=/sɪzəm/(criticism)

Example

Her skepticism made her question the report.