How to Pronounce "under the influence"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪnfɫuəns
UN-dur thuh IN-floo-uhns
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪnfluːəns
UN-duh thuh IN-floo-uhns
Definition
To be affected by alcohol or drugs, especially in a way that changes how someone behaves, thinks, or drives.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪnfɫuəns
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪnfluːəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-dur thuh IN-floo-uhns
UK
UN-duh thuh IN-floo-uhns
Listen in Context
He was arrested for driving under the influence.
It's dangerous to be under the influence at work.
She admitted she was under the influence during the party.
He didn't remember anything he said while under the influence.