How to pronounce “doctor”
Hear how “doctor” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | doctor |
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| Syllables | doc · tor (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TOR. |
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| IPA | /dok.ˈtoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: dohk-TOHR, not "DOK-ter".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Tengo cita con el doctor.I have an appointment with the doctor.
El doctor es muy amable.The doctor is very kind.
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