How to Pronounce "perjury"
word
/ˈpɝdʒɝi/
PUR-jur-ee
/pˈɜːdʒəɹi/
PUR-juh-ree
Definition
Lying or making a false statement under oath, especially in a court of law.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝdʒɝi/
British English
/pˈɜːdʒəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-jur-ee
UK
PUR-juh-ree
Listen in Context
Lying in court is called perjury.
He was found guilty of perjury.
Perjury is a serious crime.
The witness was accused of perjury after changing her story.