How to Pronounce Doctors

To pronounce "doctors", say DOCT-ors — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒktəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɒktəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doctors”

"doctors" has 2 syllables: doct-ors. It rhymes with proctors, if that helps it stick.

What does doctors mean?

noun

  1. A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

    “If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor.”

  2. A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.

verb

  1. To act as a medical doctor to.

    “Her children doctored her back to health.”

  2. To act as a medical doctor.

Synonyms

GPdocfamily doctorgeneral practitionermedicphysiciansawbonessurgeon

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Words that rhyme with doctors

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proctors

Related words

medicodocphysicianfixadulteratesophisticatebushelmend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doctors"?▾

"Doctors" has 2 syllables: doct · ors.

What is the IPA transcription of "doctors"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doctors" is /ˈdɒktəz/.

What does "doctors" mean?▾

Doctors: A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

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