How to Pronounce "surgeon"

word

/ˈsɝdʒən/

SUR-juhn

/sˈɜːdʒən/

SUR-juhn

Definition

A surgeon is a doctor who treats people by performing operations on the body. Surgeons usually have special training in a specific area of surgery.

American English

/ˈsɝdʒən/

British English

/sˈɜːdʒən/

SUR-juhn

The surgeon explained the operation to my family.

She wants to become a surgeon one day.

The surgeon washed his hands before surgery.

The surgeon said the procedure went smoothly, which was a huge relief.