How to Pronounce "indoctrination"
word
ˌɪnˌdɑktɹəˈneɪʃən
in-DOK-truh-NAY-shuhn
ɪndˌɒktɹɪnˈeɪʃən
in-DOK-trin-AY-shuhn
Definition
Indoctrination is the process of teaching someone to accept a set of beliefs, often without questioning or allowing critical thinking. It is commonly used when discussing political, religious, or ideological instruction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˌdɑktɹəˈneɪʃən
British English
ɪndˌɒktɹɪnˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DOK-truh-NAY-shuhn
UK
in-DOK-trin-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The teacher avoided indoctrination in her classroom.
Many people worry about indoctrination through social media.
Religious indoctrination can influence values from a young age.
He criticized the school's focus on indoctrination instead of open discussion.