How does Steve Jobs prefer people to say his name?

Hello.

Steve Jobs says his name "steev jawbs" (i.e., "Steve" rhymes with
"sleeve" and "Jobs" rhymes with "robs").

In other words, he pronounces "Jobs" is the exactly like occupational "jobs."

From the proverbial horse's mouth, here is an audio/video clip of
Steve Jobs saying, "Hi, I'm Steve Jobs":
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/7153/stevejobs.html

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search strategy:
"i am steve jobs"

I hope this helps.

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Clarification of Answer by juggler-ga on 23 Jun 2004 21:52 PDT

I notice that seems to be a purely audio clip (rather than an
audio/video clip).  Here's the direct link:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/7153/Material/HiIam.mov

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Clarification of Answer by juggler-ga on 23 Jun 2004 21:56 PDT

I notice that Geocities seems to prevent direct linking.

In any case, the first link should bring up the audio clip:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/7153/stevejobs.html

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Clarification of Answer by juggler-ga on 23 Jun 2004 22:16 PDT

And I apologize for that typo:

'...pronounces "Jobs" exactly like occupational "jobs." '

Good answer and the audio clip was a nice touch...I was looking for a
little more background info though.  I know that the popular way to
pronounce his name is Jobs like occupation, but the correct historical
pronounciation for his last name is "jobes" and originally some people
(and I really thought he as well) said his last name jobes, and I
guess I was wondering if he began to say jobs instead of jobes because
it was easier for people (since most American's say jobs), so I meant
to ask how he *preferred* to be called.  I understand how it can be
assumed from the audio clip that Steve must prefer people to say
"jobs" since he said it himself...but I'd be interested to know if he
really feels that way...I suppose that's not something that can really
be researched unless you ask him yourself, and that may cost me more
than $2.50.

I'm sorry that you were disappointed.

Frankly, I find it completely unbelievable that Steve Jobs would say
his name one way, but prefer that other people say it in a different
way.

I work with people from the US and all over the world who say their
own name the way that others do, but who prefer a different
pronunciation. For many, it's easier to go with the flow than to
constantly correct people who mispronounce their name or to have to
explain it to each new person.

Captainslinky,

I understand your point, but I guess it comes down to the plain
meaning of the word "prefer."  The word "prefer" means to give
preference or priority.

The question was not: "In his heart of hearts, what does Steve Jobs
believe the correct pronunciation of his name to be?"

The question was: "How does Steve Jobs prefer people to say his name?"

The idea that it's Steve Jobs' preference or priority that other
people should say "Jobes" is simply contradicted by the fact that he
himself goes around saying "Jawbs."

Interesting that it's turned into a mild debate.  I want to clarify a
little and say that I certainly wasn't dissapointed with the answer,
it was really the best answer I could have been given to a
not-so-noteworthy question.  And yes I didn't ask the whole "in his
heart of hearts" bit.  So I suppose the long winded question that I
really meant to ask would be, "If I were to fly to Cupertino and meet
Steve Jobs for dinner, would it impress him if I pronounced his name
'Jobes' or would he think that were just silly as he pronounces his
name "Jawbes", furthermore, did Steve actually refer to himself as
'Jobes' back in 1984, when Apple began to produce their personal
computers and then begin to pronounce it 'Jawbes' as Apple became more
popular and more people misspronounced his name, or has he always gone
by 'Jawbes' because he's American and we all pronounce things crazy
anyway?"

And I as well know people who have just given up trying to get others
to pronounce their names correctly, so they go with the flow, but are
very appreciative and impressed when someone calls them by their
correct pronounciation.  All-in-all this was a silly question, but
thanks for humoring me :)

My own maiden name, which originated in Scotland, is invariably
mispronounced (and usually misspelled) in the United States. Many
years ago, I decided to go with the flow and pronounce it the way that
most other Americans do. I did not, however, change the spelling.

If someone asked me which pronunciation I prefer, I would have to say
that, given the circumstances (i.e. the fact that few Americans
pronounce the name as my ancestors did), I prefer the pronunciation
that I now use. My real preference would be to enlighten folks to the
older pronunciation, but it ain't gonna happen, so I am content to go
with the flow. I would not be surprised if this is the case with Mr.
Jobs. Surely, at this point in his career, he can use any
pronunciation he pleases, with few impediments. Rich and famous folks
have a lot of leeway in such matters. After all, the Artist once,
formerly, and again known as Prince changed his name to an
unpronounceable symbol, and the public mostly honored that.

I must admit that, if I should ever visit the British Isles, it will
be a treat to have my maiden name pronounced in the original way!