How to pronounce clandestinely
Say it like klan-DES-tin-lee. Clandestinely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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US American/klænˈdɛstɪnli/klan-DES-tin-lee
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- klan
- DES
- tin
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clandestinely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does clandestinely mean?
adverb
- In a secret or covert manner.
- In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.
Where does clandestinely come from?
From clandestine + -ly.
Questions about saying clandestinely
How do you pronounce clandestinely?
Say klan-DES-tin-lee. The American pronunciation is /klænˈdɛstɪnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clandestinely?
Clandestinely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: klan · DES · tin · lee.