How to Pronounce "knock over"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈoʊvɝ
NAHK-OH-ver
nˈɒk/ /ˈəʊvɐ
NOK-OH-vuh
Definition
To make something fall to the ground by hitting or pushing it, often accidentally. Informally, it can also mean to rob a place, especially a shop or bank.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
nˈɒk/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-OH-ver
UK
NOK-OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Be careful not to knock over your water bottle.
He accidentally knocked over the chair.
The cat likes to knock over cups on the table.
Someone tried to knock over the corner store last night.