How many syllables in "skeptic"?

"skeptic" has 2 heceler (skep - tic).

How to divide "skeptic"?

"skeptic" divides into 2 parts: skep · tic.

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

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

Hece Rehberi

2 Heceler

"skeptic": 2 heceler.

Heceler:skep·tic

Birincil Vurgu

SKEP-tic(skep · tic)● ○

Stress in "skeptic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɛptɪk⁄

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Otomatik Oynat

IPAˈskɛptɪk

Hecelerskep·tic

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6:14

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