How to pronounce labored
Say it like LAY-berd. Labored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- berd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labored 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.
- berdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of labored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-bud.
What does labored mean?
- Alternative spelling of laboured.
- simple past and past participle of labor How to pronounce labor
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Words that rhyme with labored
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Questions about saying labored
How do you pronounce labored?
Say LAY-berd. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbɚd/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labored?
Labored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · berd.
Is labored pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈleɪbəd/ (LAY-bud).
What words sound the same as labored?
Labored sounds the same as laboured in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.