How to pronounce perjured
Say it like PUR-jerd. Perjured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝdʒɚd/PUR-jerd
UK British/ˈpɜːdʒəd/PUR-jud
- PUR
- jerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perjured 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.
- jerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perjured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-jud.
What does perjured mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of perjure How to pronounce perjure
Questions about saying perjured
How do you pronounce perjured?
Say PUR-jerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perjured?
Perjured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · jerd.
Is perjured 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 /ˈpɜːdʒəd/ (PUR-jud).