How to pronounce perjury
Say it like PUR-juh-ree. Perjury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- juh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perjury 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perjury
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-juh-ree.
What does perjury mean?
- The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.“We declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.”
Where does perjury come from?
From Anglo-Norman perjurie, from Latin perjūrāre (“swear falsely”), from per- + jūrāre.
Words that rhyme with perjury
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Questions about saying perjury
How do you pronounce perjury?
Say PUR-juh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perjury?
Perjury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · juh · ree.
Is perjury 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 /ˈpɜːdʒəri/ (PUR-juh-ree).