How to Pronounce "jeopardy"
word
/ˈdʒɛpɝdi/
JEP-ur-dee
/dʒˈɛpədi/
JEP-uh-dee
Definition
A situation where someone or something is in danger of harm, loss, or failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɛpɝdi/
British English
/dʒˈɛpədi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEP-ur-dee
UK
JEP-uh-dee
Listen in Context
The old bridge is in jeopardy of collapsing.
His mistake put the project in jeopardy.
Wild animals are in jeopardy because of deforestation.
If we ignore these warnings, our future could be in jeopardy.