How many syllables in doctor?

Syllables in doctor

2

doc·tor

Doctor has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say doctor

Said as /ˈdɑktɚ/2 syllables, DOC-tor · DUM-da
Said as /ˈdɔktɚ/2 syllables, DOC-tor · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say doctor slowly and listen for each vowel sound: doc, tor. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in doctor?
Doctor has two syllables.
How do you divide doctor into syllables?
Doctor divides as doc-tor.
Which syllable is stressed in doctor?
The first syllable (DOC-tor).

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