How to pronounce jobster
Say it like JOBS-ter. Jobster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOBS).
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- JOBS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jobster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOBSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jobster
- 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: JOBS-tuh.
What does jobster mean?
- A corrupt official; a corrupt public servant.
Where does jobster come from?
Derived from job + -ster.
Words that rhyme with jobster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jobster.
Questions about saying jobster
How do you pronounce jobster?
Say JOBS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑbstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒbstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jobster?
Jobster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOBS). Broken into parts: JOBS · ter.
Is jobster 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 /ˈdʒɒbstə/ (JOBS-tuh).