How to Pronounce "jack of all trades"
expression
JAK-uhv-AWL-TRAYDZ
JAK-ov-AWL-TRAYDZ
Definition
A person who can do many different types of work or has many skills, but is not usually an expert in any one area.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒæk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈtɹeɪdz
British English
dʒˈæk/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɔːl/ /tɹˈeɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAK-uhv-AWL-TRAYDZ
UK
JAK-ov-AWL-TRAYDZ
Listen in Context
My uncle is a jack of all trades. He fixes cars, builds furniture, and cooks too.
She became a jack of all trades after working in many different jobs.
You need to be a jack of all trades to run a small business.
I'm not an expert, but I'm a jack of all trades and can help with almost anything.