How many syllables in "labours"?

"labours" has 2 lettergrepen (la - bours).

How to divide "labours"?

"labours" divides into 2 parts: la · bours.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"labours": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:la·bours

Hoofdklemtoon

LA-bours(la · bours)● ○

Stress in "labours" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈleɪbɚz⁄

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IPAˈleɪbɚz

Lettergrepenla·bours

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How many syllables in "labours"?: "labours" has 2 lettergrepen (la - bours).
How to divide "labours"?: "labours" divides into 2 parts: la · bours.
Where is the stress in "labours"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "labours"?: Say each syllable slowly (la... bours) and listen on SayItVid.