American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'hour' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "hour" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "hour"

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Simple pronunciation
ow-er
IPA transcription
/ˈaʊ.ɚ/
Word frequency
362nd

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What does "hour" mean?

  1. 60 minutes, or a time shown on a clock

Examples of "hour" in a sentence

  • I read for an hour each night.
  • I wake up at the same hour.
  • She arrived half an hour ago.

How common is "hour"?

Hour is the 362nd most common word in English.

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