How do you pronounce "hourly"?

In American English: /ˈaʊrli/ (OWRL-ee). In British English: /ˈaʊəli/ (OW-uhl-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈaʊrli/ (OWRL-ee). In Australian English: /ˈaʊəli/ (OW-uhl-ee).

Is "hourly" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊrli/ (OWRL-ee), while in British English it's /ˈaʊəli/ (OW-uhl-ee).

How to Pronounce "hourly"

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hourly

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/ˈaʊrli/

OWRL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

aʊrlhou·irly

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