How to Pronounce “hours”
word
/ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/
OWRZ
/ˈaʊəz/
OW-uhz
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/
British English
/ˈaʊəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWRZ
UK
OW-uhz
Listen in Context
I worked ten hours straight yesterday.
The office hours are from 9 am to 5 pm.
I couldn't sleep for hours last night.
She studies for three hours every day.