How many syllables in skeptical?

Syllables in skeptical

3

skep·ti·cal

Skeptical has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say skeptical

Said as /ˈskɛptəkəl/3 syllables, SKEP-ti-cal · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈskɛptɪkəl/3 syllables, SKEP-ti-cal · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say skeptical slowly and listen for each vowel sound: skep, ti, cal. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in skeptical?
Skeptical has three syllables.
How do you divide skeptical into syllables?
Skeptical divides as skep-ti-cal.
Which syllable is stressed in skeptical?
The first syllable (SKEP-ti-cal).

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