How to Pronounce "labour"
word
/ˈɫeɪbɝ/
LAY-bur
/lˈeɪbɐ/
LAY-buh
Definition
Labour means hard physical work, especially jobs that require effort and strength. It can also refer to the process of childbirth.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫeɪbɝ/
British English
/lˈeɪbɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-bur
UK
LAY-buh
Listen in Context
Many workers do hard labour in factories.
The woman went into labour late at night.
Labour is important for building roads and bridges.
She was exhausted after twelve hours of labour at the hospital.