How to pronounce belabor
Say it like bih-LAY-ber. Belabor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- bih
- LAY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belabor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of belabor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-LAY-buh.
What does belabor mean?
- US spelling of belabour.
Where does belabor come from?
From be- (“on, upon, about, over”) + labor.
Words that rhyme with belabor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belabor.
Questions about saying belabor
How do you pronounce belabor?
Say bih-LAY-ber. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈleɪbɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈleɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belabor?
Belabor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: bih · LAY · ber.
Is belabor 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 /bɪˈleɪbə/ (bih-LAY-buh).