How to pronounce jobless
Say it like JOB-lus. Jobless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB).
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- JOB
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jobless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jobless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOB-lus.
What does jobless mean?
- Lacking employment.“a jobless man”
- Having too much time on one's hands; having nothing better to do.“― I’m showing him our texts with her, the liar. ― Bro, that is so jobless!”
Where does jobless come from?
From job + -less.
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Questions about saying jobless
How do you pronounce jobless?
Say JOB-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑbləs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒbləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jobless?
Jobless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB). Broken into parts: JOB · lus.
Is jobless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒbləs/ (JOB-lus).