How to pronounce laboring
Say it like LAY-buh-ring. Laboring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- buh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laboring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of laboring
American and British speakers say laboring in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-buh-ring.
What does laboring mean?
- present participle and gerund of labor How to pronounce labor
- The act of one who labors; toil; work done.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- labouring
- toiling
Words that rhyme with laboring
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Questions about saying laboring
How do you pronounce laboring?
Say LAY-buh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laboring?
Laboring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · buh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say laboring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.