jeopardize

/ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

Syllables jeop·ar·dize

Stress JEO-par-dize

Phonics Breakdown

jeop

/dʒep/

soft g

ar

/ər/

schwa

dize

/daɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to put someone or something in danger

Sound Reference

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jeop=/dʒep/(jeopardy) + ar=/ər/(dollar) + dize=/daɪz/(size)

Example

Revealing the secret could jeopardize the entire plan.