To pronounce "perjury", say PERJ-ury — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"perjury" has 2 syllables: perj-ury. It rhymes with surgery and neurosurgery, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Perjury" has 2 syllables: perj · ury.
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