How to Pronounce "brain surgery"
expression
ˈbɹeɪn/ /ˈsɝdʒɝi
BRAYN SUR-jur-ee
bɹˈeɪn/ /sˈɜːdʒəɹi
brayn SUR-juh-ree
Definition
A surgical operation performed on the brain, often to treat injuries, diseases, or other conditions. It can also be used humorously in everyday language to describe something very difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪn/ /ˈsɝdʒɝi
British English
bɹˈeɪn/ /sˈɜːdʒəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYN SUR-jur-ee
UK
brayn SUR-juh-ree
Listen in Context
She needs brain surgery to remove a tumor.
Brain surgery is very risky.
The hospital has a team that specializes in brain surgery.
Don't worry, fixing your computer isn't brain surgery!