How do you pronounce "jacobs"?

In American English: /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/ (JAYK-uhbz). In British English: /dʒˈeɪkəbz/ (J-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/ (JAYK-uhbz). In Australian English: /dʒˈeɪkəbz/ (J-ayk).

Is "jacobs" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/ (JAYK-uhbz), while in British English it's /dʒˈeɪkəbz/ (J-ayk).

How to Pronounce "jacobs"

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jacobs

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/ˈdʒeɪkəbz/

JAYK-uhbz

Syllable Breakdown

dʒeɪkja·əbzcobs

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