jeopardise

/ˈdʒepədaɪz/

Syllables jeop·ar·dise

Stress JEP-ar-dise

Phonics Breakdown

jeop

/dʒep/

short e

ar

/ə/

schwa

dise

/daɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to put someone or something in danger or at risk

Sound Reference

💡

jeop=/dʒep/(jeopardy) + ar=/ə/(about) + dise=/daɪz/(rise)

Example

Smoking can jeopardise your health.