To pronounce "hours-long", say HOURSL-ong — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hours-long
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HOURSL-ong
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"hours-long" has 2 syllables: hoursl-ong.
"Hours-long" has 2 syllables: hoursl · ong.
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