surgeon

/ˈsɜːrdʒən/

Syllables sur·geon

Stress SUR-geon

Phonics Breakdown

sur

/sɜːr/

r-controlled ur

ge

/dʒ/

soft g

on

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

a doctor who performs operations

Sound Reference

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sur=/sɜːr/(nurse) + ge=/dʒ/(gentle) + on=/ən/(lesson)

Example

The surgeon explained the operation to the patient.