How to Pronounce Labouring

To pronounce "labouring", say LAB-our-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LAB-our-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “labouring”

"labouring" has 3 syllables: lab-our-ing. It rhymes with neighboring and laboring, if that helps it stick.

What does labouring mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act of one who labours; toil; work done.

Words that rhyme with labouring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

neighboringlaboringneighbouringbelaboringsaberingsabring

Related words

laboringtoilingbusydrudgingmanoeuvringworkinglabourermaneuver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "labouring"?▾

"Labouring" has 3 syllables: lab · our · ing.

What does "labouring" mean?▾

Labouring: To toil, to work.

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