How to pronounce surgeon
Say it like SUR-jun. Surgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surgeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surgeon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-jun.
What does surgeon mean?
- a physician who specializes in surgery
Words that rhyme with surgeon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surgeon.
Questions about saying surgeon
How do you pronounce surgeon?
Say SUR-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surgeon?
Surgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · jun.
Is surgeon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːdʒən/ (SUR-jun).