How to Pronounce "labor under an assumption"
expression
LAY-ber UN-der an uh-SUMP-shun
LAY-buh UN-duh un uh-SUMP-shun
Definition
To believe something is true and act as if it is, even when it may not be. This often leads to mistakes or misunderstandings if the belief is incorrect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈəndɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈsəmpʃən
British English
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈʌndɐ/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐsˈʌmpʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-ber UN-der an uh-SUMP-shun
UK
LAY-buh UN-duh un uh-SUMP-shun
Listen in Context
They labor under an assumption that the store opens at 8 a.m.
If you labor under an assumption that everyone agrees, you may be surprised.
He labors under an assumption that she will call him back.
Many people labor under the assumption that success comes overnight.