What are other 3-syllable words like Sceptical?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Sceptical?

How many syllables in Sceptical?

Sceptical has 3 syllables: scep-ti-cal.

scep-ti-cal

Syllable breakdown:

scep ti cal

3 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Sceptical into Syllables?

scep-ti-cal

The word Sceptical has 3 syllables: scep-ti-cal.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Sceptical

having doubts or reservations; showing a cautious attitude towards something

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Sceptical' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Sceptical'?

The word 'Sceptical' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as scep-ti-cal.

How do you divide 'Sceptical' into syllables?

The word 'Sceptical' can be broken down into 3 syllables:scep, ti, cal. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Sceptical'?

'Sceptical' is pronounced as scep-ti-cal, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Sceptical divide into syllables

This word has three syllables. The vowels are 'e' and 'i', and the consonants are 's', 'c', 'p', 't', and 'l'.

Part of Speech - Sceptical

Adjective

I am sceptical about trying new foods.

Sentences with Sceptical

She was sceptical of the stranger's intentions.
He approached the new idea with a sceptical eye.
The scientist was sceptical of the new theory.
I am always sceptical of things that seem too good to be true.
The detective was sceptical of the suspect's story.

Quotes with Sceptical

The most sceptical philosopher cannot avoid being astonished that he has a body, which is attended with such strange and unaccountable phænomena. - David Hume
I am not sceptical about the possibility of an afterlife - I just don't see why we should find it comforting. - A. C. Grayling
My father was a very sceptical man. - David Attenborough
A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true. - Demosthenes

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