How do you pronounce "labour"?

In American English: /ˈleɪbɝ/ (LAYB-ur). In British English: /lˈeɪbə/ (L-ayb). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪbɝ/ (LAYB-ur). In Australian English: /lˈeɪbə/ (L-ayb).

Is "labour" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪbɝ/ (LAYB-ur), while in British English it's /lˈeɪbə/ (L-ayb).

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labour

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/ˈleɪbɝ/

LAYB-ur

Syllable Breakdown

leɪblab·ɝour

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