How to Pronounce "come to a boil"
expression
KUHM tuh BOYL
KUHM too uh BOYL
Definition
To become hot enough for bubbles to form and to start boiling. It can also mean a situation is reaching a critical or intense point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɔɪɫ
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /bˈɔɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh BOYL
UK
KUHM too uh BOYL
Listen in Context
Wait until the water comes to a boil before adding the pasta.
The soup will come to a boil in a few minutes.
Let the milk come to a boil before you turn off the stove.
Tensions between the two countries have come to a boil lately.