How to Pronounce Labels

To pronounce "labels", say LAB-els — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪbəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈleɪbəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “labels

"labels" has 2 syllables: lab-els. It rhymes with enables and fables, if that helps it stick.

What does labels mean?

noun

  1. A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.

    Although the label priced this poster at three pounds, I got it for two.

  2. A name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group.

    Ever since he started going to the rock club, he's been given the label "waster".

verb

  1. To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).

    The shop assistant labeled all the products in the shop.

  2. (ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

    He's been unfairly labeled as a cheat, although he's only ever cheated once.

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Words that rhyme with labels

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "labels"?

"Labels" has 2 syllables: lab · els.

What is the IPA transcription of "labels"?

The IPA transcription of "labels" is /ˈleɪbəlz/.

What does "labels" mean?

Labels: A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.

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