How to Pronounce "under the radar"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ
UN-der thuh RAY-dar
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪdɑː
UN-duh THEE RAY-dah
Definition
If something or someone is under the radar, they are not noticed or do not attract attention, often to avoid trouble or to work secretly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪˌdɑɹ
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪdɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der thuh RAY-dar
UK
UN-duh THEE RAY-dah
Listen in Context
He likes to keep his work under the radar.
The new project stayed under the radar for months.
She likes to stay under the radar at school.
I managed to finish the task under the radar so my boss didn’t notice.