how to pronounce sneaking

/ˈsniːkɪŋ/

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sneaking is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sneaking in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… i was sneaking out and partying a lot …”

meanings of sneaking

verb:

Present participle of sneak.

noun:

The act of one who sneaks.

adjective:

Secret or underhand; not openly avowed.

sneaking frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word sneaking occurs in english on average 5.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.