How to Pronounce "under no circumstances"
expression
UN-der NOH SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
UN-duh NOH SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
Definition
This expression strongly means 'never,' no matter what happens. It is used to say that something must not happen in any situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/, /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsɪz
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /nəʊ/ /sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der NOH SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
UK
UN-duh NOH SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
Listen in Context
Under no circumstances should you open this door.
Under no circumstances can you leave before the bell rings.
Under no circumstances is it allowed to smoke here.
Under no circumstances will I lend him money again.