How to Pronounce "laborious"
word
ɫəˈbɔɹiəs
luh-BOR-ee-uhs
lɐbˈɔːɹɪəs
luh-BAW-ree-uhs
Definition
Describes something that requires a lot of effort, time, or hard work to complete.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫəˈbɔɹiəs
British English
lɐbˈɔːɹɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-BOR-ee-uhs
UK
luh-BAW-ree-uhs
Listen in Context
Writing the report was a laborious task.
The cleaning process was very laborious.
Planting all the trees was a laborious job.
Learning to play the violin can be a laborious process, but it's rewarding.