How to pronounce labeled
Say it like LAY-buld. Labeled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
- LAY
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labeled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of labeled
American and British speakers say labeled in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbəld/ in the US and /ˈleɪbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-buld.
What does labeled mean?
- Having a label, tagged.“The butterfly collection had each specimen labeled with the scientific name on a little piece of paper.”
- Defined or described.“He was labeled as a racist for his otherwise innocent remark.”
- Having an atom replaced by a radioactive isotope
- simple past and past participle of label How to pronounce label
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Questions about saying labeled
How do you pronounce labeled?
Say LAY-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbəld/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labeled?
Labeled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say labeled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbəld/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as labeled?
Labeled sounds the same as labelled in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.