How to Pronounce "hours"
word
/ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/
OWRZ
/ˈaʊəz/
OW-uhz
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes; used to measure how long something lasts or the time of day.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/
British English
/ˈaʊəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWRZ
UK
OW-uhz
Listen in Context
She studies for three hours every day.
The store is open for eight hours.
We will meet in two hours.
I worked ten hours straight yesterday.