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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.