How to Pronounce "os"

word

/ˈɑs/

AHS

/ɒs/

Definition

'OS' is an abbreviation for 'Operating System,' which is the main software that manages a computer’s hardware and allows other programs to run. Rarely, 'os' can also mean 'bone' in scientific and medical contexts.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɑs/

British English

/ɒs/

Simplified Pronunciation

AHS

Listen in Context

My phone’s OS was updated last night.

Linux is a popular OS for servers.

Every computer needs an OS to work.

I’m thinking about switching my laptop’s OS to Linux.