How to pronounce labours
Say it like LAY-berz. Labours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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US American/ˈleɪbɚz/LAY-berz
UK British/ˈleɪbəz/LAY-buz
- LAY
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labours 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of labours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-buz.
What does labours mean?
noun
- plural of labor How to pronounce labour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of labor How to pronounce labour
Questions about saying labours
How do you pronounce labours?
Say LAY-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labours?
Labours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · berz.
Is labours 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 /ˈleɪbəz/ (LAY-buz).