How to Pronounce "behind the counter"
expression
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkaʊntɝ
bi-HYND thuh KOWN-ter
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈaʊntɐ
bi-HYND thuh KOWN-tuh
Definition
In a store, café, or similar place, 'behind the counter' means the area where employees stand to work, often serving customers or handling products.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkaʊntɝ
British English
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈaʊntɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-HYND thuh KOWN-ter
UK
bi-HYND thuh KOWN-tuh
Listen in Context
The cashier works behind the counter.
Please wait while I check behind the counter.
There are extra bags behind the counter.
My friend is always so busy behind the counter at the coffee shop.