How to Pronounce "boiling point"
expression
ˈbɔɪɫɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
BOY-ling point
bˈɔɪlɪŋ/ /pˈɔɪnt
BOY-ling point
Definition
The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas. Also used to describe a moment when someone loses control of their emotions from anger or stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɪɫɪŋ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
bˈɔɪlɪŋ/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOY-ling point
UK
BOY-ling point
Listen in Context
Water reaches its boiling point at 100°C.
The scientist observed the boiling point of different liquids.
Milk can burn if it goes past its boiling point.
After so many arguments, their relationship finally reached a boiling point.