How to Pronounce "skeptical"

word

US

/ˈskɛptəkəɫ/, /ˈskɛptɪkəɫ/

SKEP-tuh-kuhl

UK

/ˈskeptɪkəl/

SKEP-ti-kuhl

Definition

If you are skeptical, you have doubts about whether something is true or will really happen, and you need more evidence to believe it.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈskɛptəkəɫ/, /ˈskɛptɪkəɫ/

British English

/ˈskeptɪkəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SKEP-tuh-kuhl

UK

SKEP-ti-kuhl

Listen in Context

She was skeptical about the new diet plan.

Many people are skeptical of miracles.

My brother is always skeptical when he hears gossip.

I was a bit skeptical at first, but it actually works!