How to pronounce surreptition
Say it like suh-rep-TISH-un. Surreptition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- suh
- rep
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surreptition 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.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surreptition
American and British speakers say surreptition in essentially the same way: /səˌrɛpˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /səˌrɛpˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-rep-TISH-un.
What does surreptition mean?
- The quality of being surreptitious: stealthiness, covertness; surreptitiousness.
- Subreption (act of obtaining by surprise, or by unfair representation through concealment).
Words that rhyme with surreptition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surreptition.
Questions about saying surreptition
How do you pronounce surreptition?
Say suh-rep-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /səˌrɛpˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /səˌrɛpˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surreptition?
Surreptition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: suh · rep · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say surreptition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˌrɛpˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /səˌrɛpˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.