American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'doctor' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "doctor" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "doctor"

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Simple pronunciation
dahk-ter
IPA transcription
/ˈdɑk.tɚ/
Word frequency
801st

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What does "doctor" mean?

  1. a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to sick people

Examples of "doctor" in a sentence

  • I need to visit the doctor today.
  • She wants to become a medical doctor.
  • The doctor prescribed some medication for me.

How common is "doctor"?

Doctor is the 801st most common word in English.

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