How to pronounce jeopardy
Say it like JEP-er-dee. Jeopardy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEP).
- JEP
- er
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The o is silent: 'JEP-er-dee'.
Jeopardy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jeopardy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JEP-uh-dee.
What does jeopardy mean?
- Danger of failure, harm, or loss.“The poor condition of the vehicle put its occupants in constant jeopardy.”
Where does jeopardy come from?
From Middle English jupartie, jeupartie (“even chance”), from Anglo-Norman giu parti and Middle French jeu parti (“a divided game, i.e.
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Questions about saying jeopardy
How do you pronounce jeopardy?
Say JEP-er-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛpɚdi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛpədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeopardy?
Jeopardy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEP). Broken into parts: JEP · er · dee.
Is jeopardy 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 /ˈdʒɛpədi/ (JEP-uh-dee).