How to Pronounce "under a spell"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɛɫ
UN-der uh SPEL
ˈʌndɐ/ /æɪ/ /spˈɛl
UN-duh uh SPEL
Definition
If someone is under a spell, they are affected by magic, or strongly influenced by something or someone as if by magic. It can describe both real magic and being enchanted by a person's charm or beauty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɛɫ
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /æɪ/ /spˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der uh SPEL
UK
UN-duh uh SPEL
Listen in Context
The princess was under a spell and could not speak.
He acted strangely, as if he was under a spell.
The whole town seemed under a spell after hearing the news.
She had everyone under a spell at the party with her singing.