How to pronounce labia
Say it like LAY-bee-uh. Labia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labia 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of labia
American and British speakers say labia in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbiə/ in the US and /ˈleɪbiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-bee-uh.
What does labia mean?
- plural of labium How to pronounce labium
Where does labia come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin labia (“lips”), plural of labium (“lip”).
Questions about saying labia
How do you pronounce labia?
Say LAY-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbiə/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labia?
Labia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · bee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say labia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbiə/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.