How to Pronounce Surreptitious

To pronounce "surreptitious", say SURR-ept-it-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surreptitious”

"surreptitious" has 4 syllables: surr-ept-it-ious. It rhymes with capricious and pernicious, if that helps it stick.

What does surreptitious mean?

adjective

  1. Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

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Words that rhyme with surreptitious

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capriciousperniciousauspiciouspropitiousjudiciousmaliciousambitiousviciousexpeditiousfictitioussuspiciousfactitious

Related words

stealthysneakysneakundercoverfurtivehole-and-cornercloak-and-daggercovert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surreptitious"?▾

"Surreptitious" has 4 syllables: surr · ept · it · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "surreptitious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surreptitious" is /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/.

What does "surreptitious" mean?▾

Surreptitious: Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

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