To pronounce "postdoctoral", say POSTD-oct-or-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"postdoctoral" has 4 syllables: postd-oct-or-al. It rhymes with deferral and scurrile, if that helps it stick.
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"Postdoctoral" has 4 syllables: postd · oct · or · al.
Postdoctoral: After receiving a doctorate; especially of academic research or study beyond the level of a doctoral degree.
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