How to pronounce surrogacy
Say it like SUR-uh-guh-see. Surrogacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- uh
- guh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surrogacy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep 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 surrogacy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHR-uh-guh-see.
What does surrogacy mean?
- The state or condition of being a surrogate.
- The practice of being a surrogate mother.
Where does surrogacy come from?
From surrog(ate) + -acy.
Questions about saying surrogacy
How do you pronounce surrogacy?
Say SUR-uh-guh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝəɡəsi/. In British English it is /ˈsʌrəɡəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surrogacy?
Surrogacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · uh · guh · see.
Is surrogacy 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 /ˈsʌrəɡəsi/ (SUHR-uh-guh-see).