How to Pronounce Laborious

To pronounce "laborious", say LAB-or-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ləˈbɔːɹiəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laborious”

"laborious" has 3 syllables: lab-or-ious. It rhymes with glorious and notorious, if that helps it stick.

What does laborious mean?

adjective

  1. Requiring much physical effort; toilsome.
  2. Mentally difficult; painstaking.

Synonyms

painstakingtoilsomeworksome

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Words that rhyme with laborious

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gloriousnotoriousingloriousmeritoriousvictoriousaureuschoreussartorius

Related words

toilsomearduouslabouriousbackbreakinggruellingpunishingeffortfulhard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laborious"?▾

"Laborious" has 3 syllables: lab · or · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "laborious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laborious" is /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/.

What does "laborious" mean?▾

Laborious: Requiring much physical effort; toilsome.

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