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Syllables

The word 'doktor' has 2 syllables.
ˈdɑk-tər


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Doktor'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Doktor' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'doktor' Tongue Twister Challenge

Did ya hear 'bout the doktor named Rocktor, Who loved to do a crazy tap-dance in his floktor? With his wacky moves and jazzy rhythm, he'd shock ya, Bringing laughter and joy like a true party-koktor! His doktor's hat would always go floppity-floptor, As he shuffled and spun, reaching the tippy-top-tor. Even patients couldn't resist joining the fun and hop-tor, Through the clinic they'd twirl, like a wild doctor-jambor! So if you need a dose of laughter, just seek out this doktor, With his fancy footwork, he's a merry soul-doctor. He'll cure your blues, make you giggle, and hearts will un-knot-er, That funky, dancing, toe-tapping, joyful superstar-doctor!

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