How Many Syllables In Skeptic?
2syllables
Skeptic has 2 syllables, skep-tic. It is a disyllabic word.
skeptic
/ˈskep.tɪk/ UK /ˈskep.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, skep.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/skep.tɪk/
Division By Letters
skep-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Skeptic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | sk | e | p | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Skeptic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in skeptic?
Skeptic has 2 syllables, skep-tic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskep.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in skeptic?
The first syllable, skep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of skeptic?
Skeptic has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide skeptic into syllables?
By sound, skep.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, skep-tic.