How to pronounce indoctrinate
Say it like in-DAHK-truh-nayt. Indoctrinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪnˈdɑktrəˌneɪt/in-DAHK-truh-nayt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- in
- DAHK
- truh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indoctrinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does indoctrinate mean?
verb
- To teach (a person) with a biased, one-sided or uncritical ideology; to brainwash.
- To teach and instill (something, to a person) in a biased, one-sided way.
Where does indoctrinate come from?
From in- + doctrine + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying indoctrinate
How do you pronounce indoctrinate?
Say in-DAHK-truh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɑktrəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indoctrinate?
Indoctrinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHK). Broken into parts: in · DAHK · truh · nayt.