How to Pronounce "a hush fell over"
expression
uh HUSH fel OH-ver
uh HUSH fel OH-vuh
Definition
This phrase means that a group or place suddenly became very quiet, often because people are surprised, worried, or paying close attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhəʃ/ /ˈfɛɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
æɪ/ /hˈʌʃ/ /fˈɛl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HUSH fel OH-ver
UK
uh HUSH fel OH-vuh
Listen in Context
A hush fell over the classroom as the teacher entered.
A hush fell over the crowd when the singer appeared.
When the lights went out, a hush fell over the room.
As soon as she started speaking, a hush fell over the entire hall.