How to Pronounce "surreptitious"
word
ˌsɝəpˈtɪʃəs
sur-ep-TISH-uhs
səɹɪptˈɪʃəs
suh-rep-TISH-uhs
Definition
Done in a secret or hidden way, usually because it would not be approved of or is intended to avoid being noticed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɝəpˈtɪʃəs
British English
səɹɪptˈɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-ep-TISH-uhs
UK
suh-rep-TISH-uhs
Listen in Context
He took a surreptitious glance at his phone during the meeting.
They had a surreptitious meeting after work.
She gave him a surreptitious smile from across the room.
Tim made a surreptitious call when no one was looking.