doctrine

/ˈdɑk.trɪn/

Syllables doc·trine

Stress DOC-trine

Phonics Breakdown

doc

/dɑk/

short o

trine

/trɪn/

silent letter

Meaning

a set of beliefs or teachings held by a group

Sound Reference

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doc=/dɑk/(dock) + trine=/trɪn/(intrinsic)

Example

The doctrine emphasizes equality and justice.