How to Pronounce "on the job"
expression
AHN-thuh-JAHB
ON-thuh-JOB
Definition
Happening while someone is working or as part of their job. It can also describe learning or gaining experience through working.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒɑb/, /ˈdʒoʊb
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /d͡ʒɒb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-JAHB
UK
ON-thuh-JOB
Listen in Context
He learned many new skills on the job.
Be careful on the job to avoid accidents.
She met her best friend on the job.
I wasn't trained before I started—I picked it all up on the job.