How to Pronounce "under certain circumstances"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/, /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsɪz
UN-der SIR-tin SIR-kum-stan-siz
ˈʌndɐ/ /sˈɜːtən/ /sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz
UN-duh SUR-tun SUR-kum-STAN-siz
Definition
Used to say that something is true or possible only if particular conditions happen or are met.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/, /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsɪz
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /sˈɜːtən/ /sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der SIR-tin SIR-kum-stan-siz
UK
UN-duh SUR-tun SUR-kum-STAN-siz
Listen in Context
You can return this product under certain circumstances.
Access to the building is allowed under certain circumstances.
Children may stay up late under certain circumstances.
Under certain circumstances, we might be able to offer you a discount.