How to pronounce jobseeker
Say it like JOB-see-ker. Jobseeker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɑbˌsikər/JOB-see-ker
UK British/ˈdʒɒbˌsiːkə/JOB-see-kuh
- JOB
- see
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jobseeker 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.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jobseeker
- 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-see-kuh.
What does jobseeker mean?
noun
- A person seeking employment.
- An unemployed person who must demonstrate active jobseeking efforts to qualify for government assistance.
Where does jobseeker come from?
From job + seeker.
Questions about saying jobseeker
How do you pronounce jobseeker?
Say JOB-see-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑbˌsikər/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒbˌsiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jobseeker?
Jobseeker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOB). Broken into parts: JOB · see · ker.
Is jobseeker 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 /ˈdʒɒbˌsiːkə/ (JOB-see-kuh).