How to Pronounce "topple over"
expression
ˈtɑpəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
TAH-puhl OH-vur
tˈɒpəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
TOP-uhl OH-vuh
Definition
To become unsteady and fall to the ground, usually by turning or tipping over. It can refer to objects, people, or even governments or organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑpəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
tˈɒpəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAH-puhl OH-vur
UK
TOP-uhl OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The glass toppled over and broke.
Be careful, the ladder might topple over.
The stack of books started to topple over.
If you stack the chairs like that, they're sure to topple over.