How to Pronounce "long hour"
expression
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
LAWNG OW-er
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈaʊə
LONG OW-uh
Definition
A period of time when someone works or waits longer than usual; often refers to spending many hours at work or in an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
British English
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNG OW-er
UK
LONG OW-uh
Listen in Context
My father works long hours at the hospital.
Students sometimes study for long hours before exams.
The meeting lasted for a long hour.
I’m tired because I’ve been working long hours all week.