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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɝdʒən/
British English
/sˈɜːdʒən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-juhn
UK
SUR-juhn
Listen in Context
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.