English Expression · Intermediate
quarter of an hour
fifteen minutes
Pronunciation: say quarter of an hour
Meaning
fifteen minutes.
Example
Will you shut up! You've been talking for the last quarter of an hour.
Will you shut up! You've been talking for the last quarter of an hour.
Practice tips
- Practice quarter of an hour out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.