How to Pronounce "wash over"
expression
ˈwɑʃ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
WAHSH OH-vur
wˈɒʃ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
WOSH OH-vuh
Definition
To affect someone suddenly and strongly, like a feeling or sensation overwhelming you. It can also describe something spreading or flowing over a place or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑʃ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
wˈɒʃ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHSH OH-vur
UK
WOSH OH-vuh
Listen in Context
A feeling of happiness washed over her when she saw her dog.
Fear washed over the crowd during the storm.
Warm sunlight washed over the garden.
A wave of relief washed over me when I heard the good news.