How to Pronounce "war over"

expression

ˈwɔɹ/ /ˈoʊvɝ

WOR-oh-ver

wˈɔː/ /ˈəʊvɐ

WAW-oh-vuh

Definition

A 'war over' something is a conflict or fighting between groups or countries because of a specific issue, such as land, resources, or ideas.

American English

ˈwɔɹ/ /ˈoʊvɝ

British English

wˈɔː/ /ˈəʊvɐ

WOR-oh-ver

WAW-oh-vuh

The countries fought a war over territory.

There was a war over gold in the past.

A war over water can affect many people.

They nearly started a war over a simple border dispute.