How to Pronounce "under the microscope"
expression
UN-der thuh MY-kruh-skohp
UN-duh the MY-kruh-skohp
Definition
Literally, it means something is being viewed with a microscope. More often, it's used to say someone or something is being closely examined or investigated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈaɪkɹəskˌəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der thuh MY-kruh-skohp
UK
UN-duh the MY-kruh-skohp
Listen in Context
After the mistake, her work was under the microscope.
Politicians are always under the microscope.
The new law will be under the microscope for weeks.
Ever since the scandal, the company has been under the microscope.