How to Pronounce Indoctrination

To pronounce "indoctrination", say IND-octr-in-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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IND-octr-in-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “indoctrination”

"indoctrination" has 5 syllables: ind-octr-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does indoctrination mean?

noun

  1. The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated
  2. Instruction in the rudiments and principles of any science or belief system; information.

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Words that rhyme with indoctrination

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

inculcationinstructioninitiationinstillationenlightenmentfamiliarizationfamiliarisationdictation

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How many syllables are in "indoctrination"?▾

"Indoctrination" has 5 syllables: ind · octr · in · at · ion.

What does "indoctrination" mean?▾

Indoctrination: The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated

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