How to Pronounce "suffer under"
expression
ˈsəfɝ/ /ˈəndɝ
SUF-er UN-der
sˈʌfɐ/ /ˈʌndɐ
SUF-uh UN-duh
Definition
To experience pain, difficulty, or hardship because of a specific condition, authority, or situation. Usually used when someone is negatively affected by someone's control or a particular system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəfɝ/ /ˈəndɝ
British English
sˈʌfɐ/ /ˈʌndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUF-er UN-der
UK
SUF-uh UN-duh
Listen in Context
Many people suffer under unfair laws.
Children sometimes suffer under strict teachers.
Workers suffer under low wages.
For years, the country suffered under corrupt leadership.