How to Pronounce Docile

To pronounce "docile", say DOC-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdəʊ.saɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “docile”

"docile" has 3 syllables: doc-il-e. It rhymes with colossal and jostle, if that helps it stick.

What does docile mean?

adjective

  1. Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
  2. Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

Synonyms

amenablecompliantteachablemalleablemanageablemeeksubmissive

Antonyms

defiantperverserebelliouswilful

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Words that rhyme with docile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

colossaljostleapostleloselnoselthrostledossildosseldrosselglossalmicrofossilrossel

Related words

yieldingtractableteachabletamedtamegentlemeeksheeplike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "docile"?▾

"Docile" has 3 syllables: doc · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "docile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "docile" is /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/.

What does "docile" mean?▾

Docile: Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.

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