How to Pronounce "go under"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəndɝ
GOH-UN-der
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌndɐ
guh-OHN-duh
Definition
To sink below the surface (especially in water), or to fail, especially financially (as in a company going bankrupt).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəndɝ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-UN-der
UK
guh-OHN-duh
Listen in Context
The boat may go under if more water comes in.
Many small stores go under during hard times.
The swimmer almost went under in the strong waves.
If we don't get more customers soon, we'll go under.