How to Pronounce "tower above"
expression
ˈtaʊɝ/ /əˈbəv
TOW-er uh-BUHV
ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /əbˈʌv
TOW-uh uh-BUV
Definition
To be much taller or more impressive than someone or something else, either physically or in a figurative sense like ability or achievement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaʊɝ/ /əˈbəv
British English
ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /əbˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOW-er uh-BUHV
UK
TOW-uh uh-BUV
Listen in Context
The new building towers above all the other houses.
He towers above his classmates because he is so tall.
The old castle towers above the river.
Among the athletes, she towers above the rest with her speed.