How to pronounce doctrinal
Say it like DAHK-trih-nul. Doctrinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHK).
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- DAHK
- trih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doctrinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doctrinal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-trih-nul.
What does doctrinal mean?
- Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.
- A matter of doctrine, or system of doctrines.
Where does doctrinal come from?
The noun form was from French doctrinal; the adjective form was perhaps from Late Latin doctrīnālis, from doctrīna.
Questions about saying doctrinal
How do you pronounce doctrinal?
Say DAHK-trih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑktrɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɒktrɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doctrinal?
Doctrinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHK). Broken into parts: DAHK · trih · nul.
Is doctrinal 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 /ˈdɒktrɪnəl/ (DOK-trih-nul).