How to Pronounce Labor

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈleɪ.bɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “labor”

"labor" has 2 syllables: lab-or. It rhymes with neighbor and saber, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: laber, labour — easy to mix up when writing.

What does labor mean?

noun

  1. Effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.
  2. That which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.

verb

  1. To toil, to work.
  2. To belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).

    “I think we've all got the idea. There's no need to labour the point.”

Words that rhyme with labor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

neighborsabersabrebelaborneighbourtaberaberaybarbaberfaberfabregaber

Related words

taskproletariatdrudgeconfinementprojectdrivepush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "labor"?▾

"Labor" has 2 syllables: lab · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "labor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "labor" is /ˈleɪ.bɚ/.

What does "labor" mean?▾

Labor: Effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.

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