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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.