How to pronounce surgeoncy
Say it like SUR-jun-see. Surgeoncy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surgeoncy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of surgeoncy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-jun-see.
What does surgeoncy mean?
- The office or employment of a surgeon, either in the naval or military service, or in a hospital as a resident or house officer.“Before she is able to have her own practice, she has to complete her house surgeoncy.”
Where does surgeoncy come from?
From surgeon + -cy.
Words that rhyme with surgeoncy
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Questions about saying surgeoncy
How do you pronounce surgeoncy?
Say SUR-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝdʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surgeoncy?
Surgeoncy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · jun · see.
Is surgeoncy 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 /ˈsɜːdʒənsi/ (SUR-jun-see).