How to Pronounce "labor of love"
expression
LAY-ber uhv LUHV
LAY-buh ov LUV
Definition
A task or project that someone chooses to do because they truly enjoy or care about it, not for money or reward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫəv
British English
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-ber uhv LUHV
UK
LAY-buh ov LUV
Listen in Context
Building the community garden was a labor of love.
Her homemade quilts are a labor of love she gives to friends.
Writing his first book was a true labor of love.
Raising three kids on her own—that's a labor of love if I've ever seen one.