How to Pronounce Boilover

To pronounce "boilover", say BOIL-ov-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BOIL-ov-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “boilover”

"boilover" has 3 syllables: boil-ov-er.

What does boilover mean?

noun

  1. A hazardous situation where an attempt is made to extinguish semi-enclosed oil- or petrochemical-fuelled fire with water, generating steam which propels the burning fuel outwards.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boilover"?▾

"Boilover" has 3 syllables: boil · ov · er.

What does "boilover" mean?▾

Boilover: A hazardous situation where an attempt is made to extinguish semi-enclosed oil- or petrochemical-fuelled fire with water, generating steam which propels the burning fuel outwards.

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