# scepticism vs skepticism

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scepticism
*noun · frequency rank #31,334*
Alternative spelling of skepticism.

### skepticism
*noun · IPA /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ · frequency rank #17,244*
The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

## Source
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