How to Pronounce "finest hour"
expression
ˈfaɪnəst/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
FYE-nuhst OW-er
fˈaɪnəst/ /ˈaʊə
FYE-nuhst OW-uh
Definition
A person's or group's most successful, brave, or proud moment, especially during a challenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪnəst/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
British English
fˈaɪnəst/ /ˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYE-nuhst OW-er
UK
FYE-nuhst OW-uh
Listen in Context
Winning the championship was the team's finest hour.
The rescue workers' finest hour was saving the children from the flood.
For many, landing on the moon was humanity's finest hour.
Saving her family from the fire truly was her finest hour.