How to Pronounce Clandestinely

To pronounce "clandestinely", say CLAND-est-in-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clandestinely”

"clandestinely" has 4 syllables: cland-est-in-ely.

What does clandestinely mean?

adverb

  1. In a secret or covert manner.
  2. In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.

Related words

secretlycovertlysurreptitiouslyprivatelyconfidentiallyillegallyirregularlyunderground

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clandestinely"?▾

"Clandestinely" has 4 syllables: cland · est · in · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "clandestinely"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clandestinely" is /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/.

What does "clandestinely" mean?▾

Clandestinely: In a secret or covert manner.

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