How to pronounce hourlong
Say it like OUR-lawng. Hourlong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OUR).
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- OUR
- lawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hourlong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hourlong
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OUR-long.
What does hourlong mean?
- Which lasts an hour, or approximately so.
- Of or relating to an hourlong period of time.
Where does hourlong come from?
From hour + -long.
Questions about saying hourlong
How do you pronounce hourlong?
Say OUR-lawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊrˌlɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊəˌlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hourlong?
Hourlong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OUR). Broken into parts: OUR · lawng.
Is hourlong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaʊəˌlɒŋ/ (OUR-long).