How to Pronounce Doctoral

To pronounce "doctoral", say DOCT-or-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒktəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdɒktəɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “doctoral”

"doctoral" has 3 syllables: doct-or-al.

What does doctoral mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to a doctorate.
  2. Pertaining to a medical doctor or physician.

Related words

doctorialpost-graduatephddoctoratepostdoctoralpostgraduatedegreegraduate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doctoral"?▾

"Doctoral" has 3 syllables: doct · or · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "doctoral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doctoral" is /ˈdɒktəɹəl/.

What does "doctoral" mean?▾

Doctoral: Relating to a doctorate.

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