diff --git a/labs/segmentedbutton/internal/_shared.scss b/labs/segmentedbutton/internal/_shared.scss
index f7c4f09da1..b8bd58c995 100644
--- a/labs/segmentedbutton/internal/_shared.scss
+++ b/labs/segmentedbutton/internal/_shared.scss
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
   :host {
     display: inline-flex;
     outline: none;
+    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
   }
 
   .md3-segmented-button {