How to Pronounce "boil over"
expression
ˈbɔɪɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
BOYL OH-ver
bˈɔɪl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
BOYL OH-vuh
Definition
When a liquid in a container gets so hot that it flows out, or when emotions become uncontrollable and 'spill out.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɪɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
bˈɔɪl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOYL OH-ver
UK
BOYL OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Be careful or the milk will boil over.
The soup started to boil over on the stove.
Don't let the water boil over.
Their argument finally boiled over and they started shouting.