How to Pronounce "freeze over"
expression
ˈfɹiz/ /ˈoʊvɝ
FREEZ-oh-ver
fɹˈiːz/ /ˈəʊvɐ
freez-OH-vuh
Definition
To become covered with ice, especially when referring to a surface like water or the ground, because the temperature has dropped below freezing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹiz/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
fɹˈiːz/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FREEZ-oh-ver
UK
freez-OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The pond will freeze over if it stays cold tonight.
When the river freezes over, people can walk on it.
Sometimes, the lake freezes over in winter.
The fountain in the park completely froze over last night.