How to pronounce labeling
Say it like LAY-buh-ling. Labeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labeling 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of labeling
American and British speakers say labeling in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-buh-ling.
What does labeling mean?
- A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system, to packaged goods, and so on; the act or process of applying them.“The labeling is required to include the nutrition facts itemized in 21 CFR 101.9.”
- The introduction of a traceable chemical group (e.g., containing an isotope or a fluorescent dye) into a protein or other biomolecule of interest so it can be tracked or quantified during experimental analysis.
- present participle and gerund of label How to pronounce label
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Words that rhyme with labeling
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Questions about saying labeling
How do you pronounce labeling?
Say LAY-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labeling?
Labeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · buh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say labeling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.