How to pronounce jobber
Say it like JOB-er. Jobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB).
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- JOB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jobber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jobber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOB-uh.
What does jobber mean?
- An actor temporarily employed for a specific role, often in a touring company.
- An intermediary who buys and sells merchandise.
- A type of intermediary in the apparel industry, as well as others, who buys excess merchandise from brand owners and manufacturers, and sells to retailers at prices that are 20-70% below wholesale.
Where does jobber come from?
From job + -er.
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Words that rhyme with jobber
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Questions about saying jobber
How do you pronounce jobber?
Say JOB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jobber?
Jobber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB). Broken into parts: JOB · er.
Is jobber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɒbə/ (JOB-uh).