How to Pronounce Labia

To pronounce "labia", say LAB-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/. 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

/ˈleɪ.bi.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “labia”

"labia" has 2 syllables: lab-ia. It rhymes with labioplasty and arabia, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: labioplasty — easy to mix up when writing.

What does labia mean?

noun

  1. The folds of tissue at the opening of the vulva, at either side of the vagina.

noun

  1. A liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin either side of the vulva.
  2. The lip of a labiate corolla.

Words that rhyme with labia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

labioplastyarabiabetabiarabiasarabiaswabia

Related words

mouthlipaperiesmajoraminora

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "labia"?▾

"Labia" has 2 syllables: lab · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "labia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "labia" is /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/.

What does "labia" mean?▾

Labia: The folds of tissue at the opening of the vulva, at either side of the vagina.

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