How Do You Spell BELABOUR?

Pronunciation: [bɪlˈe͡ɪbə] (IPA)

Belabour is a verb that means to excessively attack or criticize someone or something. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /bɪˈleɪbə/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, while the following syllable has a softer "e" sound. The last syllable can be pronounced with either a short "u" sound or a neutral "ə" sound, depending on the speaker's accent or region. The spelling of belabour is a combination of the prefix "be-" and the word "labour."

BELABOUR Meaning and Definition

1. Belabour is a transitive verb that has several intertwined meanings and is commonly used in both British and American English. It can be defined as:

   1. To attack or assault repeatedly, often with great force or violence. In this context, belabour often refers to physical strikes, blows, or assault on a person or an object. For example, during the brawl, one of the fighters belaboured his opponent with a series of powerful punches.

   2. To criticize or reprimand someone excessively or relentlessly. Here, belabour is more figurative and refers to a verbal or written assault on an individual, often by emphasizing a fault or mistake. For instance, the journalist belaboured the politician for his inconsistent statements during the press conference.

   3. To explain or describe something in an excessively detailed or repetitive manner. In this sense, belabour implies overburdening the audience with too much information or redundancy. For example, the speaker belaboured the technical aspects of the presentation, making it difficult for the listeners to remain engaged.

   4. To perform a task or duty in an overzealous or excessive manner. This meaning emphasizes an exaggerated or unnecessary effort put into completing a task. For instance, the employee belaboured the report by including unnecessary details, making it longer than needed.

   Overall, belabour primarily signifies repetitive attacking or criticism, but it can also convey overburdening someone with an excessive amount of information or effort.

2. To beat soundly; to thump.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BELABOUR

• melbour
• belfour
• behabiour
• velabour
• nelabour
• helabour
• belabvour

Etymology of BELABOUR

The word "belabour" is derived from the combination of two words: "be-" and "labour".

The prefix "be-" in this context intensifies or emphasizes the meaning of the word "labour".

The word "labour" originally comes from the Latin word "labor", meaning "work" or "to exert effort". It was adopted into Old French as "labour" and later entered Middle English. Over time, the spelling changed to "labor" in American English, while British English retained the older spelling "labour".

The addition of the prefix "be-" to "labour" in the word "belabour" implies repeated or excessive labor or work, intensifying the meaning to denote a thorough or exhaustive effort.

Idioms with the word BELABOUR

• belabour the point To "belabour the point" means to repeat or emphasize an idea excessively or to continue discussing a topic or argument long after it has been fully addressed or understood. It implies an excessive and unnecessary emphasis or elaboration, often leading to an annoying repetition or redundancy in communication.

Similar spelling words for BELABOUR

• Bela Bartok,
• bellbird,
• belabor.

Conjugate verb Belabour

CONDITIONAL

I would belabour

you would belabour

he/she/it would belabour

we would belabour

they would belabour

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be belabouring

you would be belabouring

he/she/it would be belabouring

we would be belabouring

they would be belabouring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have belabour

you would have belabour

he/she/it would have belabour

we would have belabour

they would have belabour

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been belabouring

you would have been belabouring

he/she/it would have been belabouring

we would have been belabouring

they would have been belabouring

FUTURE

I will belabour

you will belabour

he/she/it will belabour

we will belabour

they will belabour

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be belabouring

you will be belabouring

he/she/it will be belabouring

we will be belabouring

they will be belabouring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have belaboured

you will have belaboured

he/she/it will have belaboured

we will have belaboured

they will have belaboured

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been belabouring

you will have been belabouring

he/she/it will have been belabouring

we will have been belabouring

they will have been belabouring

IMPERATIVE

you belabour

we let´s belabour

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to belabour

PAST

I belaboured

you belaboured

he/she/it belaboured

we belaboured

they belaboured

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was belabouring

you were belabouring

he/she/it was belabouring

we were belabouring

they were belabouring

PAST PARTICIPLE

belaboured

PAST PERFECT

I had belaboured

you had belaboured

he/she/it had belaboured

we had belaboured

they had belaboured

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been belabouring

you had been belabouring

he/she/it had been belabouring

we had been belabouring

they had been belabouring

PRESENT

I belabour

you belabour

he/she/it belabours

we belabour

they belabour

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am belabouring

you are belabouring

he/she/it is belabouring

we are belabouring

they are belabouring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

belabouring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have belaboured

you have belaboured

he/she/it has belaboured

we have belaboured

they have belaboured

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been belabouring

you have been belabouring

he/she/it has been belabouring

we have been belabouring

they have been belabouring

I would have belaboured

we would have belaboured

you would have belaboured

he/she/it would have belaboured

they would have belaboured