English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Label Pronunciation
Label is pronounced LAY-buhl, IPA /ˈleɪbəl/.
LAY-buhl
US /ˈleɪbəl/ · UK /ˈleɪbəl/
Syllables: LAY · buhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: A small piece of paper or fabric giving information about what it is attached to, or to attach one.
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Label in a Sentence
- Check the label for the washing temperature.
- The jar had no label on it.
- They label every box before it leaves.
Common Mispronunciations of Label
Not LA-buhl
A short opening vowel gives something close to lab. The first beat runs long, as the ay of day.
Not luh-BEL
French puts the force at the back of this word and English puts it at the front.
Tip: British English doubles the l in labelled and labelling; American English keeps one.
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