How to Pronounce "labored"
word
ˈɫeɪbɝd
LAY-berd
lˈeɪbɐ
LAY-bud
Definition
Describes something that requires a lot of effort, or something that sounds unnatural or forced.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝd
British English
lˈeɪbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-berd
UK
LAY-bud
Listen in Context
He took a labored breath after running.
Her explanation sounded labored.
The athlete moved with labored steps.
His speech was so labored that it was hard to follow.