How to pronounce jeopardize
Say it like JEP-er-dyze. Jeopardize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɛpɚˌdaɪz/JEP-er-dyze
UK British/ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz/JEP-uh-dyze
- JEP
- er
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeopardize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- dyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jeopardize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JEP-uh-dyze.
What does jeopardize mean?
verb
- To put in jeopardy, to threaten.“After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.”
Where does jeopardize come from?
From jeopardy + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying jeopardize
How do you pronounce jeopardize?
Say JEP-er-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛpɚˌdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeopardize?
Jeopardize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEP). Broken into parts: JEP · er · dyze.
Is jeopardize 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 /ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz/ (JEP-uh-dyze).