How to Pronounce "under control"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ
UN-der kuhn-TROHL
ˈʌndɐ/ /kəntɹˈəʊl
UN-duh kuhn-TROHL
Definition
If something is 'under control', it is being managed successfully and is not causing problems or chaos. It is often used to describe situations that could become difficult but are manageable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /kəntɹˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der kuhn-TROHL
UK
UN-duh kuhn-TROHL
Listen in Context
The fire is finally under control.
Everything is under control now.
Try to keep your anger under control.
Don’t worry, I’ve got it all under control.