How to pronounce surreption
Say it like suh-rep-SHUHN. Surreption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUHN).
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- suh
- rep
- SHUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surreption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SHUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surreption
American and British speakers say surreption in essentially the same way: /səˌrɛpˈʃən/ in the US and /səˌrɛpˈʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-rep-SHUHN.
What does surreption mean?
- The obtaining of something in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth.
Where does surreption come from?
From Latin surreptio, or subreptio.
Questions about saying surreption
How do you pronounce surreption?
Say suh-rep-SHUHN. The American pronunciation is /səˌrɛpˈʃən/. In British English it is /səˌrɛpˈʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surreption?
Surreption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUHN). Broken into parts: suh · rep · SHUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say surreption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˌrɛpˈʃən/ and the British form is /səˌrɛpˈʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.