How to Pronounce Labours

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈleɪbəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “labours”

"labours" has 2 syllables: lab-ours. It rhymes with belabors and labors, if that helps it stick.

What does labours 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.”

Synonyms

swinktoilwork

Words that rhyme with labours

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belaborslaborssaberssabresnaborsbabersbelaboresnabersneighborsneighbours

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "labours"?▾

"Labours" has 2 syllables: lab · ours.

What is the IPA transcription of "labours"?▾

The IPA transcription of "labours" is /ˈleɪbəz/.

What does "labours" mean?▾

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

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