How to Pronounce "pray over"
expression
ˈpɹeɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
PRAY-oh-ver
pɹˈeɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
pray-OH-vuh
Definition
To say a prayer for someone or something, often aloud or with others, usually to ask for help, blessing, or healing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹeɪ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
pɹˈeɪ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAY-oh-ver
UK
pray-OH-vuh
Listen in Context
They gathered to pray over the sick child.
The pastor will pray over the food before we eat.
They asked the priest to pray over their new house.
She likes to pray over every decision before making a choice.