How to pronounce doc
Say it like DOK. Doc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of doc
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK.
What does doc mean?
- a licensed medical practitioner“I felt so bad I went to see my doctor”
- the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913
Where does doc come from?
Clipping of doctor.
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Words that rhyme with doc
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Words that sound like doc
Questions about saying doc
How do you pronounce doc?
Say DOK. The American pronunciation is /dɑk/. In British English it is /dɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doc?
Doc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOK.
Is doc pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɒk/ (DOK).
What words sound the same as doc?
Doc sounds the same as dock in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.