How to pronounce labradors
Say it like LAB-ruh-dorz. Labradors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).
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- LAB
- ruh
- dorz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labradors 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.
- dorzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of labradors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAB-ruh-dawz.
What does labradors mean?
- plural of labrador How to pronounce labrador
Questions about saying labradors
How do you pronounce labradors?
Say LAB-ruh-dorz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbrəˌdɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈlæbrəˌdɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labradors?
Labradors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · ruh · dorz.
Is labradors 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 /ˈlæbrəˌdɔːz/ (LAB-ruh-dawz).