How do the British pronounce clandestine?
How do the British pronounce clandestine?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘clandestine’: Modern IPA: klandɛ́sdɪn. Traditional IPA: klænˈdestɪn. 3 syllables: “klan” + “DEST” + “in”
How do you use clandestine in a sentence?
Clandestine sentence example
- Betsy’s clandestine research about Julie, such as it was, was shared only with me.
- Little was said of our clandestine activities of the past year as we simply enjoyed each other’s company.
- The problem isn’t your staying her; it’s this whole clandestine meeting.
How do you pronounce clandestine in Australia?
Break ‘clandestine’ down into sounds: [KLAN] + [DEST] + [IN] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘clandestine’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
What does clandestine rendezvous mean?
adj secret and concealed, often for illicit reasons; furtive.
How do you pronounce the last name Moore?
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA: /mʊɹ/
- (UK) IPA: /mɔː/ (non-rhotic, with the pour–poor merger)
- (UK) IPA: /mʊə(ɹ)/ (non-rhotic, without the pour–poor merger)
- Audio (US) (file)
- Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ), -ʊə(ɹ)
- Homophone: moor.
What part of speech is the word clandestine?
adjective
clandestine
| part of speech: | adjective |
|---|---|
| related words: | covert, secret, sly |
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| derivations: | clandestinely (adv.), clandestineness (n.) |
Is clandestinity a word?
The habit, practice, or policy of keeping secrets: clandestineness, concealment, covertness, huggermugger, huggermuggery, secrecy, secretiveness, secretness.
What is another word for clandestine?
Synonyms for clandestine. existing or operating in a way so as to ensure complete concealment and confidentiality. Synonyms. cloak-and-dagger. covert. huggermugger. secret.
What does clandestine mean?
clandestine adjective. uk /klænˈdes.tɪn/ us /klænˈdes.tɪn/ formal. › planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed: The group held weekly clandestine meetings in a church. He has been having a clandestine affair with his secretary for three years.
What does clandestinely mean?
(comparative more clandestinely, superlative most clandestinely) In a secret or covert manner. In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations.
