How to Pronounce "surcharge"
word
ˈsɝˌtʃɑɹdʒ/, /sɝˈtʃɑɹdʒ
SUR-charj
sˈɜːtʃɑːdʒ
SUR-chahj
Definition
An extra fee or charge added on top of the regular price for a product or service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝˌtʃɑɹdʒ/, /sɝˈtʃɑɹdʒ
British English
sˈɜːtʃɑːdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-charj
UK
SUR-chahj
Listen in Context
You must pay a surcharge if you buy tickets at the door.
There is a surcharge for using a credit card.
The hotel bill included a service surcharge.
Be careful—some airlines add a baggage surcharge at the last minute.