How to pronounce belaboring
Say it like bih-LAY-buh-ring. Belaboring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- bih
- LAY
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belaboring 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belaboring
American and British speakers say belaboring in essentially the same way: /bɪˈleɪbərɪŋ/ in the US and /bɪˈleɪbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LAY-buh-ring.
What does belaboring mean?
- present participle and gerund of belabor How to pronounce belabor
Words that rhyme with belaboring
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Questions about saying belaboring
How do you pronounce belaboring?
Say bih-LAY-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈleɪbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈleɪbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belaboring?
Belaboring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: bih · LAY · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say belaboring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈleɪbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /bɪˈleɪbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.