How to Pronounce "perjure"
word
ˈpɝdʒɝ
PUR-jer
pˈɜːdʒjɔː
PUR-jaw
Definition
To knowingly tell a lie after promising to tell the truth, especially in a court of law.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝdʒɝ
British English
pˈɜːdʒjɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-jer
UK
PUR-jaw
Listen in Context
He did not want to perjure himself in court.
If you perjure yourself, you can go to jail.
She refused to perjure herself for anyone.
He's not the type to perjure himself, even under pressure.