How to Pronounce "sceptical"
word
ˈskɛptɪkəl
SKEP-ti-kuhl
skˈɛptɪkəl
SKEP-ti-kuhl
Definition
If you are sceptical, you have doubts about whether something is true or likely to happen; you do not easily believe things without evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛptɪkəl
British English
skˈɛptɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKEP-ti-kuhl
UK
SKEP-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
She is sceptical about his story.
Many people are sceptical of new diets.
The teacher gave a sceptical look.
I'm a bit sceptical when something sounds too good to be true.