How to Pronounce "bubble over"
expression
ˈbəbəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
BUH-buhl OH-ver
bˈʌbəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
BUH-buhl OH-vuh
Definition
To be so full of emotion (like happiness or excitement) that it shows clearly, or to literally overflow with liquid and make bubbles on the surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəbəɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
bˈʌbəl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-buhl OH-ver
UK
BUH-buhl OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The kids bubble over with excitement before every holiday.
The pot started to bubble over on the stove.
Her laughter made her happiness bubble over.
You could see the pride bubble over in his eyes when he talked about his son.