How to Pronounce "imperil"
word
ˌɪmˈpɛɹəɫ
im-PAIR-uhl
ɪmpˈɛɹəl
im-PERR-uhl
Definition
To put someone or something in danger or at risk of harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɛɹəɫ
British English
ɪmpˈɛɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PAIR-uhl
UK
im-PERR-uhl
Listen in Context
Smoking can imperil your health.
Pollution imperils the lives of many animals.
Driving too fast can imperil yourself and others.
His careless remarks could imperil the whole project.