jeopardy

/ˈdʒɛpərdi/

Syllables jeop·ar·dy

Stress JEP-ar-dy

Phonics Breakdown

jeop

/dʒɛp/

short e

ar

/ər/

schwa

dy

/di/

y vowel i

Meaning

danger or risk of loss, harm, or failure

Sound Reference

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jeop=/dʒɛp/ (jeopardize) + ar=/ər/ (about) + dy=/di/ (body)

Example

He put his career in jeopardy by lying.