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How to pronounce doctorate in American English

“doctorate” pronunciation by American speakers

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“doctorate” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. you got your doctorate in medicine

    NASA

  2. their graduate degrees or their doctorate.

    The Obama White House

  3. Sencio from which I received my doctorate.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “doctorate”

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