How many syllables in "skeptics"?

"skeptics" has 2 lettergrepen (skep - tics).

How to divide "skeptics"?

"skeptics" divides into 2 parts: skep · tics.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"skeptics": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:skep·tics

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SKEP-tics(skep · tics)● ○

Stress in "skeptics" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɛptɪks⁄

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IPAˈskɛptɪks

Lettergrepenskep·tics

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How many syllables in "skeptics"?: "skeptics" has 2 lettergrepen (skep - tics).
How to divide "skeptics"?: "skeptics" divides into 2 parts: skep · tics.
Where is the stress in "skeptics"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "skeptics"?: Say each syllable slowly (skep... tics) and listen on SayItVid.