How to Pronounce "doctoral"
word
ˈdɑktɝəɫ
DAWK-ter-uhl
dˈɒktəɹəl
DOK-tuh-ruhl
Definition
Relating to a doctorate or a PhD, especially describing work, studies, or degrees at the most advanced academic level.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑktɝəɫ
British English
dˈɒktəɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWK-ter-uhl
UK
DOK-tuh-ruhl
Listen in Context
She is writing her doctoral thesis in biology.
He was accepted into a doctoral program at Harvard.
A doctoral degree is the highest level of academic study.
His doctoral research focuses on climate change.