How to Pronounce "labourer"
word
ˈleɪ.bə.ɹə
LAY-buh-rer
lˈeɪbɜːɹɐ
LAY-bur-uh
Definition
A labourer is a person who does physical work, often in construction, agriculture, or factories, usually without needing special training or skills.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈleɪ.bə.ɹə
British English
lˈeɪbɜːɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-buh-rer
UK
LAY-bur-uh
Listen in Context
My father is a labourer on a construction site.
The farm has ten labourers during harvest season.
A labourer's job is often physically demanding.
He started as a labourer, but now he manages the whole team.