How to Pronounce "ice over"
expression
ˈaɪs/ /ˈoʊvɝ
EYES OH-ver
ˈaɪs/ /ˈəʊvɐ
EYES OH-vuh
Definition
When a surface, especially water or the ground, becomes covered with a layer of ice due to cold weather.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪs/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ˈaɪs/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYES OH-ver
UK
EYES OH-vuh
Listen in Context
In winter, the lake ices over and people can skate on it.
Drive carefully if the roads ice over tonight.
Ponds often ice over during cold weather.
If it gets any colder, the river will definitely ice over by morning.