How to Pronounce "skeptical"
word
/ˈskɛptəkəɫ/, /ˈskɛptɪkəɫ/
SKEP-tuh-kuhl
/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!