How to pronounce labium
Say it like LAY-bee-um. Labium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- bee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labium 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of labium
American and British speakers say labium in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbiəm/ in the US and /ˈleɪbiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-bee-um.
What does labium mean?
- The lip of a labiate corolla.
- A lower mouthpart of an insect that is formed by the second pair of maxillae united in the middle line.
- A liplike part of various invertebrates.
Where does labium come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin labium (“a lip”).
Questions about saying labium
How do you pronounce labium?
Say LAY-bee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbiəm/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labium?
Labium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · bee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say labium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbiəm/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.