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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.