How to pronounce doctrine
Say it like DOK-trun. Doctrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- trun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doctrine 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.
- trunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doctrine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-trin.
What does doctrine mean?
- a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Where does doctrine come from?
From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin doctrina (“teaching, instruction, learning, knowledge”), from doctor (“a teacher”), from docere (“to teach”); see doctor.
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Questions about saying doctrine
How do you pronounce doctrine?
Say DOK-trun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑktrən/. In British English it is /ˈdɒktrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doctrine?
Doctrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · trun.
Is doctrine 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 /ˈdɒktrɪn/ (DOK-trin).