How to Pronounce "under the counter"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkaʊntɝ
UN-der thuh KOWN-ter
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈaʊntɐ
UN-duh the KOWN-tuh
Definition
If something is done 'under the counter', it is sold or done secretly and often illegally, without official permission.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkaʊntɝ
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈaʊntɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der thuh KOWN-ter
UK
UN-duh the KOWN-tuh
Listen in Context
The store sells medicine under the counter without a license.
He bought cigarettes under the counter because he was too young.
Alcohol was sold under the counter during the ban.
Some fans can still get tickets under the counter if they know the right people.