How to Pronounce "rush hour"
expression
ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
RUSH-owr
ɹˈʌʃ/ /ˈaʊə
RUSH-ow-uh
Definition
The period in the morning and evening when traffic is the busiest because many people are traveling to or from work or school.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
British English
ɹˈʌʃ/ /ˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUSH-owr
UK
RUSH-ow-uh
Listen in Context
It's hard to drive during rush hour.
Buses are crowded at rush hour.
Many people take the train during rush hour.
Avoid the highway during rush hour if you can.