adjective
happening or done once every hour
The hospital gives hourly updates.
We receive an hourly weather report.
Common phrases & grammar
hourly update · hourly report · hourly service
hourly + noun
American English
How to pronounce hourly
adjective · adverbB1
OWerlee
/ˈaʊ.ɚ.li/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
happening or done once every hour
What to listen for
Hourly has two common pronunciations: /ˈaʊ.ɚ.li/ and the shorter /ˈaʊɹ.li/. Both are correct in everyday American English.
Usual pronunciation/ˈaʊ.ɚ.li/
Shorter pronunciation/ˈaʊɹ.li/
Meanings & examples
adjective
paid or calculated for each hour of work
She earns an hourly wage.
The hourly rate is $25.
Common phrases & grammar
hourly rate · hourly wage · hourly pay
hourly + noun
adverb
once every hour
The buses run hourly.
Take one tablet hourly.
Common phrases & grammar
subject + verb + hourly