How to Pronounce "scratch beneath the surface"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /bɪˈniθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɝfəs
SKRATCH bi-NEETH thuh SUR-fis
skɹˈætʃ/ /bɪnˈiːθ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈɜːfɪs
skRATCH bi-NEETH thu SUR-fis
Definition
To look past the obvious or superficial and explore deeper meanings, details, or truths about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /bɪˈniθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɝfəs
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /bɪnˈiːθ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈɜːfɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRATCH bi-NEETH thuh SUR-fis
UK
skRATCH bi-NEETH thu SUR-fis
Listen in Context
If you scratch beneath the surface, you will find more problems.
We need to scratch beneath the surface to understand the real story.
Sometimes you have to scratch beneath the surface to find the truth.
Most people just accept what they see, but she always scratches beneath the surface.