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doctor
Definition:
(nou) a licensed medical practitioner (nou) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching (nou) children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office (nou) a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɒktə
Examples:
He is a genetic doctor in a hospital.
The doctor told him that there is no treatment for weal.
The Kingston doctor who operates his general practice begins to gesticulate.
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Common mistakes of doctor pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "doc-ˈtor" instead of the correct "ˈdoc-tor". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some pronounce "doctor" with a strong "t" sound, like "dok-ter". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdoc-tor" with a softer "t". Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick to maintain fluency.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to say "doc-tor" without the vowel sound in the second syllable. The correct form includes a schwa, resulting in "ˈdoc-tər". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure you include all sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some speakers use a long "o" sound, pronouncing it as "doh-ctor". The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, as in "ˈdoc-tor". Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound to sound more natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "doctor" with "docter" or "dockter". The correct form is "ˈdoc-tor". Tip: Familiarize yourself with the spelling and pronunciation to avoid mix-ups.