American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'labor' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "labor" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "labor"

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Simple pronunciation
lay-ber
IPA transcription
/ˈleɪ.bɚ/
Word frequency
1,342nd

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What does "labor" mean?

  1. work, especially physical work

Examples of "labor" in a sentence

  • He had to labor hard all day.
  • She went into labor at midnight.
  • The workers unionized to improve labor conditions.

How common is "labor"?

Labor is the 1,342nd most common word in English.

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