How to pronounce laboratory

Say it like this: /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/

British/ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹi/

What does laboratory mean?

nounA room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.

A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.

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