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hours
Definition:
(nou) a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (nou) clock time (nou) a special and memorable period (nou) distance measured by the time taken to cover it
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈaʊə
Examples:
The derision on the thread was made more than 24 hours ago.
I saw a luminescent jellyfish film made by the National Geographics hours ago.
Activity is scattered randomly over the 24 hours of the day.
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Common mistakes of hours pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "hOURS" instead of "HOURS". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable in both US /ˈaʊərz/ and UK /ˈaʊəz/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ou" in "hours" as "ow" like in "cow". This leads to "hows" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the diphthong sound /aʊ/ in US and UK variants.
- Omitting the "h" sound: Some may say "ours" instead of "hours", dropping the initial "h". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "h" sound clearly at the beginning, as in /h/ in both dialects.
- Confusing with "our": Learners sometimes mix up "hours" and "our", pronouncing them the same. This can cause misunderstandings. Tip: Practice differentiating them by emphasizing the "h" in "hours" while keeping "our" soft and unaccented.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "hours" may be pronounced too strongly, making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the preceding vowel sound in both US /ˈaʊərz/ and UK /ˈaʊəz/.