How to Pronounce "surrogacy"
word
ˈsɝəɡəsi
SUR-uh-guh-see
səɹˈɒɡəsi
suh-ROG-uh-see
Definition
A method of having a baby in which a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple, often because they cannot have a child themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝəɡəsi
British English
səɹˈɒɡəsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-uh-guh-see
UK
suh-ROG-uh-see
Listen in Context
Surrogacy is sometimes an option for couples who cannot have children.
Many countries have different laws about surrogacy.
The couple chose surrogacy after years of trying to have a baby.
Legal issues make surrogacy complicated in some places.