How to pronounce doctrines
Say it like DOK-trunz. Doctrines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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US American/ˈdɑktrənz/DOK-trunz
UK British/ˈdɒktrɪnz/DOK-trinz
- DOK
- trunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doctrines 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.
- trunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doctrines
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-trinz.
What does doctrines mean?
noun
- plural of doctrine How to pronounce doctrine
Questions about saying doctrines
How do you pronounce doctrines?
Say DOK-trunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑktrənz/. In British English it is /ˈdɒktrɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doctrines?
Doctrines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · trunz.
Is doctrines 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 /ˈdɒktrɪnz/ (DOK-trinz).