How to Pronounce "indoctrinate"
word
ɪnˈdɑktɹəˌneɪt
in-DAHK-truh-nayt
ɪndˈɒktɹɪnˌeɪt
in-DOK-trin-ayt
Definition
To teach someone to accept a set of beliefs or ideas without questioning them, often used for political, religious, or ideological purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈdɑktɹəˌneɪt
British English
ɪndˈɒktɹɪnˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DAHK-truh-nayt
UK
in-DOK-trin-ayt
Listen in Context
The teacher tried to indoctrinate the students with his beliefs.
Some groups indoctrinate children from a young age.
It is dangerous to indoctrinate people without letting them think for themselves.
The regime tried to indoctrinate everyone with its propaganda.