How to pronounce doctoring
Say it like DOK-tuh-ring. Doctoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doctoring 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doctoring
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-tuh-ring.
What does doctoring mean?
- present participle and gerund of doctor How to pronounce doctor
- Treatment by a doctor; the practice of treating the sick; practising medicine.
Questions about saying doctoring
How do you pronounce doctoring?
Say DOK-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑktərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒktərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doctoring?
Doctoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · tuh · ring.
Is doctoring 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 /ˈdɒktərɪŋ/ (DOK-tuh-ring).