How to pronounce jeopardizing
Say it like JEP-er-dy-zing. Jeopardizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEP).
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- JEP
- er
- dy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeopardizing 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jeopardizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JEP-uh-dy-zing.
What does jeopardizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of jeopardize How to pronounce jeopardize
Questions about saying jeopardizing
How do you pronounce jeopardizing?
Say JEP-er-dy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛpɚˌdaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeopardizing?
Jeopardizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEP). Broken into parts: JEP · er · dy · zing.
Is jeopardizing 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 /ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪzɪŋ/ (JEP-uh-dy-zing).