How to pronounce perjuring
Say it like PUR-juh-ring. Perjuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- juh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perjuring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perjuring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-juh-ring.
What does perjuring mean?
- present participle and gerund of perjure How to pronounce perjure
Questions about saying perjuring
How do you pronounce perjuring?
Say PUR-juh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perjuring?
Perjuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · juh · ring.
Is perjuring 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 /ˈpɜːdʒərɪŋ/ (PUR-juh-ring).