How do you pronounce 候?

Q: How do you pronounce 候? A: hau6, e.g.

候 (hau6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

候 (hau6, hòu) — to wait; to inquire after; to watch; season; climate; (old) period of five days; to expect; to visit; to greet; condition

候命 (hau6 ming6) — Stand by; On-call
候教 (hau6 gaau3) — Waiting for instructions
候機室 (hau6 gei1 sat1) — departure lounge
候鑊 (hau6 wok6) — a cook, a chef; to be in charge for cooking
候任 (hau6 jam6) — -elect; designate; (i.e. elected or appointed but not yet installed)
候審 (hau6 sam2) — awaiting trial