How to Pronounce "labia"
word
ˈleɪ.bi.ə
LAY-bee-uh
lˈeɪbiɐ
LAY-bee-uh
Definition
The labia are the folds of skin at the opening of the vulva, which are part of the female external genitalia. There are two kinds: labia majora (outer folds) and labia minora (inner folds).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈleɪ.bi.ə
British English
lˈeɪbiɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-bee-uh
UK
LAY-bee-uh
Listen in Context
The labia are a normal part of the female body.
Doctors check the labia during a routine exam.
Some people have larger labia than others.
It's normal for the color of the labia to vary between individuals.