English Expression · Intermediate
slow boil
Gentle boiling in which small bubbles rise slowly to the surface
Pronunciation: /ˌsləʊ̯ ˈbɔɪ̯l/
Meaning
Gentle boiling in which small bubbles rise slowly to the surface.
Example
Keep the soup at a slow boil for a few minutes.
Keep the soup at a slow boil for a few minutes.
Practice tips
- Practice slow boil out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.