How to pronounce doctor
noun A person trained to diagnose and treat illness.
Written sound guide
DAHKter
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give DAHK the strongest beat
Use two syllables with DAHK strongest, and keep k before t.
01DAHKStrongest beat
02terLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The doctor will see you at ten.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say doctor slowly. Give DAHK the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with doctor.
What should I check?
Use two syllables with DAHK strongest, and keep k before t. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
