injure

/ˈɪndʒər/

Syllables in·jure

Stress IN-jure

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

jure

/dʒər/

soft g

Meaning

to cause physical harm or damage

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(pin) + jure=/dʒər/(injury)

Example

Be careful not to injure yourself while lifting heavy boxes.