How to Pronounce "amateur hour"
expression
AM-uh-cher OW-er
AM-uh-tuh OW-uh
Definition
A phrase used to criticize someone or something for acting unprofessionally, showing a lack of skill or experience. It suggests the situation is being handled badly, like by beginners instead of experts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæməˌtɝ/, /ˈæməˌtʃɝ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
British English
ˈæmətɐ/ /ˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AM-uh-cher OW-er
UK
AM-uh-tuh OW-uh
Listen in Context
This is amateur hour. The team doesn't know what they're doing.
After that mistake, it felt like amateur hour in the office.
This presentation looks like amateur hour. We need to improve.
Who planned this event? Seriously, it's amateur hour from start to finish.