How to pronounce docile
Say it like DOS-ul. Docile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOS).
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- DOS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of docile
American and British speakers say docile in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑsəl/ in the US and /ˈdəʊsaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOH-syle.
What does docile mean?
- Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
- Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.“Such literature may well be anathema to those, who are too docile and petty for their own good.”
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Questions about saying docile
How do you pronounce docile?
Say DOS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docile?
Docile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOS). Broken into parts: DOS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say docile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑsəl/ and the British form is /ˈdəʊsaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.