How to Pronounce "boil"

word

boyl

Definition

To boil means to heat a liquid until it reaches the temperature where bubbles rise and steam forms. It can also mean to cook food in boiling water, or for a liquid itself to reach that state.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbɔɪɫ/

British English

/bˈɔɪl/

Simplified Pronunciation

boyl

Listen in Context

Please boil some water for tea.

The soup will boil in a few minutes.

We boil eggs for breakfast.

Wait until the sauce starts to boil, then turn the heat down.