How to Pronounce "surrogates"

word

ˈsɝəˌɡeɪts/, /ˈsɝəɡəts

SUR-uh-gayts

sˈʌɹəɡˌeɪts

SUR-uh-gayts

Definition

"Surrogates" are people or things that act as a substitute for someone or something else. The term is also commonly used for women who carry and give birth to a baby for another person or couple.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈsɝəˌɡeɪts/, /ˈsɝəɡəts

British English

sˈʌɹəɡˌeɪts

Simplified Pronunciation

SUR-uh-gayts

Listen in Context

The doctor explained the rules for surrogates in this country.

There are many kinds of surrogates for sugar in food.

Some families choose surrogates to help them have children.

Artificial sweeteners are common surrogates for natural sugar.