How to pronounce surreptitiously
Say it like sur-rup-TISH-us-lee. Surreptitiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- sur
- rup
- TISH
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surreptitiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight.
- rupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of surreptitiously
American and British speakers say surreptitiously in essentially the same way: /ˌsɜrəpˈtɪʃəsli/ in the US and /sʌrəpˈtɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: sur-up-TISH-us-lee.
What does surreptitiously mean?
- In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly.
Where does surreptitiously come from?
From surreptitious + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with surreptitiously
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Questions about saying surreptitiously
How do you pronounce surreptitiously?
Say sur-rup-TISH-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɜrəpˈtɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /sʌrəpˈtɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surreptitiously?
Surreptitiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: sur · rup · TISH · us · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say surreptitiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɜrəpˈtɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /sʌrəpˈtɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.