How to Pronounce "game over"
expression
ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈoʊvɝ
GAYM OH-ver
ɡˈeɪm/ /ˈəʊvɐ
gaym OH-vuh
Definition
This phrase is used literally to say a game has ended, especially in video games. It also describes situations where something has finished or there is no chance of success left.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ɡˈeɪm/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAYM OH-ver
UK
gaym OH-vuh
Listen in Context
When you lose all your lives, it's game over.
The screen said 'game over' after I failed the last level.
Don't worry, it's not game over yet!
I dropped my ice cream—game over for my diet!