How to pronounce Labrador
Say it like LAB-ruh-dor. Labrador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).
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- LAB
- ruh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labrador 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.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Labrador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAB-ruh-daw.
What does Labrador mean?
- the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
Where does Labrador come from?
Named after Labrador Peninsula in Canada where the breed was developed.
Questions about saying Labrador
How do you pronounce Labrador?
Say LAB-ruh-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbrəˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈlæbrəˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Labrador?
Labrador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · ruh · dor.
Is Labrador 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 /ˈlæbrəˌdɔː/ (LAB-ruh-daw).