How to pronounce laboratories
Say it like LAB-ruh-tor-eez. Laboratories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).
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- LAB
- ruh
- tor
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laboratories pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laboratories
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: luh-BOR-uh-tuh-reez.
What does laboratories mean?
- plural of laboratory How to pronounce laboratory
Questions about saying laboratories
How do you pronounce laboratories?
Say LAB-ruh-tor-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbrəˌtɔriz/. In British English it is /ləˈbɒrətəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laboratories?
Laboratories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · ruh · tor · eez.
Is laboratories pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ləˈbɒrətəriz/ (luh-BOR-uh-tuh-reez).