How to Pronounce "os"
word
/ˈɑs/
AHS
/ɒs/
OS
Definition
'OS' is an abbreviation for 'Operating System,' which is the main software that manages a computer’s hardware and allows other programs to run. Rarely, 'os' can also mean 'bone' in scientific and medical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑs/
British English
/ɒs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHS
UK
OS
Listen in Context
My phone’s OS was updated last night.
Linux is a popular OS for servers.
Every computer needs an OS to work.
I’m thinking about switching my laptop’s OS to Linux.