How to pronounce joblessness
Say it like JOB-luh-snus. Joblessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB).
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- JOB
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joblessness 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of joblessness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOB-luh-snus.
What does joblessness mean?
- The state of being jobless or unemployed.
- The phenomenon or level of unemployment in an economy.
Where does joblessness come from?
From jobless + -ness.
Questions about saying joblessness
How do you pronounce joblessness?
Say JOB-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑbləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒbləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joblessness?
Joblessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB). Broken into parts: JOB · luh · snus.
Is joblessness 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 /ˈdʒɒbləsnəs/ (JOB-luh-snus).