How to Pronounce "doctorate"
word
ˈdɑktɝət
DAHK-ter-uht
dˈɒktəɹˌeɪt
DOK-tuh-rayt
Definition
A doctorate is the highest academic degree that a university gives, often after several years of study and original research.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑktɝət
British English
dˈɒktəɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAHK-ter-uht
UK
DOK-tuh-rayt
Listen in Context
She earned her doctorate in biology last year.
A doctorate usually takes several years to complete.
He is studying for a doctorate in engineering.
It’s not easy to get a doctorate, but it opens many doors.