How to Pronounce "after hours"
expression
ˈæftɝ/ /ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz
AF-ter OW-erz
ˈɑːftɐ/ /ˈaʊəz
AHF-tuh OW-uhz
Definition
'After hours' means the time that is outside normal working or business hours. It can refer to events, activities, or work that happens late in the evening or at night after most people have finished work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæftɝ/ /ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz
British English
ˈɑːftɐ/ /ˈaʊəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-ter OW-erz
UK
AHF-tuh OW-uhz
Listen in Context
The office is closed after hours.
She likes to exercise after hours at the gym.
Can we visit the store after hours?
We had to finish the project after hours because of the deadline.