How many syllables in "skepticism"?

"skepticism" has 3 syllabes (skep - ti - cism).

How to divide "skepticism"?

"skepticism" divides into 3 parts: skep · ti · cism.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (skep... ti... cism) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"skepticism": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:skep·ti·cism

Accent principal

SKEP-ti-cism(skep · ti · cism)● ○ ○

Stress in "skepticism" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm⁄

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IPAˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm

Syllabesskep·ti·cism

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How many syllables in "skepticism"?: "skepticism" has 3 syllabes (skep - ti - cism).
How to divide "skepticism"?: "skepticism" divides into 3 parts: skep · ti · cism.
Where is the stress in "skepticism"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "skepticism"?: Say each syllable slowly (skep... ti... cism) and listen on SayItVid.