word
Jeopardy
JEH-pur-dee
/ˈdʒɛpɜːrdiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jeopardy
Dictionary meaning
Exposure to harm or danger.
Examples
- Stepping in quicksand may put your life in jeopardy.
Synonyms: risk
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