How To Pronounce Dr
Dr
In British English, Dr is pronounced /ˈdɒk.tə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʷɒk.təʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/.
Dr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Dr has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Dr
Questions About Dr
How do you pronounce Dr in British English?
In British English, Dr is pronounced /ˈdɒk.tə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʷɒk.təʴ].
How do you pronounce Dr in American English?
In American English, Dr is pronounced /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/.
How many syllables are in Dr?
Dr has two syllables, /dɒk/ + /tə/.
Where is the stress in Dr?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /dɒk/.
Do British and American English pronounce Dr the same way?
No. British English has /ˈdɒk.tə/ and American English has /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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