infiltration

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: in-fil-tra-tion (4)

English Definition

The action of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

Example Sentence

Security was tightened to prevent enemy infiltration.

US IPA /ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/