How to Pronounce Clandestine

To pronounce "clandestine", say CLAND-est-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /kɫænˈdɛstɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

clandestine

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/kɫænˈdɛstɪn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/klændˈɛstɪn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “clandestine”

"clandestine" has 4 syllables: cland-est-in-e. It rhymes with destine and intestine, if that helps it stick.

What does clandestine mean?

adjective

  1. Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

    “clandestine military operations”

  2. (of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.

Synonyms

covertfurtivehush-hushsecretsecretiveundercover

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Words that rhyme with clandestine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

destineintestinedestinprogestinpredestinechestonhesston

Related words

hole-and-cornercloak-and-daggercovertundercoversurreptitioussecrethush-hushhugger-mugger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clandestine"?▾

"Clandestine" has 4 syllables: cland · est · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "clandestine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clandestine" is /kɫænˈdɛstɪn/.

What does "clandestine" mean?▾

Clandestine: Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

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