How to Pronounce "in jeopardy"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛpɝdi
in JEP-er-dee
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛpədi
in JEP-uh-dee
Definition
At risk of harm, loss, or failure; in danger of something bad happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛpɝdi
British English
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛpədi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in JEP-er-dee
UK
in JEP-uh-dee
Listen in Context
Your job could be in jeopardy if you keep coming late.
The animals are in jeopardy because their home is being destroyed.
If the project fails, many jobs will be in jeopardy.
His reckless driving put everyone's safety in jeopardy.