How to Pronounce "pour over"
expression
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
POR-oh-ver
pˈɔː/ /ˈəʊvɐ
PAW-oh-vuh
Definition
To look at or study something very carefully and for a long time, especially to find details or understand it well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
pˈɔː/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-oh-ver
UK
PAW-oh-vuh
Listen in Context
She poured over the exam results again and again.
The scientists poured over the data for hours.
I poured over the contract before signing it.
We all poured over the old family photos, laughing at the memories.