How to Pronounce "a labor of love"
expression
uh LAY-ber uhv LUHV
uh LAY-buh ov LUHV
Definition
A task or project that someone does because they enjoy it or care about it deeply, not for money or reward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫəv
British English
æɪ/ /lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LAY-ber uhv LUHV
UK
uh LAY-buh ov LUHV
Listen in Context
Restoring the old park was a labor of love for the community.
Writing her book was a labor of love.
His garden is a labor of love.
Raising three kids alone was definitely a labor of love for her.