How to pronounce perjurer
Say it like PUR-juh-rer. Perjurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- juh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perjurer 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perjurer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-juh-ruh.
What does perjurer mean?
- someone who has committed perjury by lying under oath
Where does perjurer come from?
From perjure + -er.
Questions about saying perjurer
How do you pronounce perjurer?
Say PUR-juh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perjurer?
Perjurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · juh · rer.
Is perjurer 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 /ˈpɜːdʒərə/ (PUR-juh-ruh).