How to Pronounce "under the circumstances"
expression
UN-der thuh SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
UN-duh thuh SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
Definition
Used to say that because of the particular situation or conditions, something is true, reasonable, or the best possible outcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/, /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsɪz
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der thuh SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
UK
UN-duh thuh SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
Listen in Context
Under the circumstances, we did our best.
The teacher was kind under the circumstances.
It's the best decision under the circumstances.
Not bad, under the circumstances.