How to Pronounce "ulterior"
word
əɫˈtɪɹiɝ
uhl-TEER-ee-er
ʌltˈiəɹɪɐ
uhl-TEE-ree-uh
Definition
Describes a reason or motive that someone keeps hidden, usually because they do not want others to know their true intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
əɫˈtɪɹiɝ
British English
ʌltˈiəɹɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhl-TEER-ee-er
UK
uhl-TEE-ree-uh
Listen in Context
He seemed friendly, but I suspected an ulterior motive.
Do you have any ulterior reason for helping me?
She denied having an ulterior purpose.
I can’t help but wonder if there’s an ulterior agenda here.