How to Pronounce "labor for"
expression
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LAY-ber fer
lˈeɪbɐ/ /fˈɔː
LAY-buh faw
Definition
To work very hard or make a great effort to achieve something, usually for someone else or a specific goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
lˈeɪbɐ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-ber fer
UK
LAY-buh faw
Listen in Context
They labor for a better life for their children.
He labored for years to finish his research.
Many people labor for world peace.
She has labored for justice her entire life.