How to pronounce laborers
Say it like LAY-buh-rerz. Laborers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈleɪbərɚz/LAY-buh-rerz
UK British/ˈleɪbərəz/LAY-buh-ruz
- LAY
- buh
- rerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laborers 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.
- rerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laborers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-buh-ruz.
What does laborers mean?
noun
- plural of laborer How to pronounce laborer
Questions about saying laborers
How do you pronounce laborers?
Say LAY-buh-rerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbərɚz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbərəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laborers?
Laborers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · buh · rerz.
Is laborers 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 /ˈleɪbərəz/ (LAY-buh-ruz).