How to pronounce perjure
Say it like PUR-jer. Perjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perjure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perjure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-juh.
What does perjure mean?
- To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.“He perjured himself.”
- To cause to violate an oath or a vow; to cause to make oath knowingly to what is untrue; to make guilty of perjury; to forswear; to corrupt.
- To make a false oath to; to deceive by oaths and protestations.
Where does perjure come from?
From Old French parjurer, from Latin periūrō.
Words that rhyme with perjure
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Questions about saying perjure
How do you pronounce perjure?
Say PUR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perjure?
Perjure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · jer.
Is perjure 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 /ˈpɜːdʒə/ (PUR-juh).