How to Pronounce "labour under"
expression
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈəndɝ
LAY-ber UN-der
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈʌndɐ
LAY-buh UN-duh
Definition
To be affected by or struggle with a particular idea, impression, or difficulty, often without realizing it or when it is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈəndɝ
British English
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ˈʌndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-ber UN-der
UK
LAY-buh UN-duh
Listen in Context
She labours under the impression that the meeting is tomorrow.
Many people labour under the delusion that money buys happiness.
He labours under many difficulties in his new job.
We all labour under the belief that we have more control than we really do.