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How to pronounce laboratory

noun A room used for scientific tests or experiments.

Written sound guide

LABruhtoree
/ˈlæbrətɔri/4 syllables

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This common American form has four syllables with LAB strongest; keep b and r close.

01LABStrongest beat
02ruhLighter beat
03torLighter beat
04eeLighter beat

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“The class meets in the laboratory.”

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