How to Pronounce "watch over"
expression
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
WAHCH OH-vur
wˈɒtʃ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
WOTCH OH-vuh
Definition
To carefully look after and protect someone or something, making sure they are safe and doing well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
wˈɒtʃ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHCH OH-vur
UK
WOTCH OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Can you watch over my bag while I go to the restroom?
The nurse will watch over the patients during the night.
Parents watch over their children to keep them safe.
I feel like my grandmother still watches over me, even though she's gone.