How to pronounce doer
Say it like DOO-er. Doer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOO-uh.
What does doer mean?
- Someone who does, performs, or executes; an active person, an agent.“a doer of good”
Where does doer come from?
From Middle English doer, doar, doere, from Old English dōere (“a doer; worker”), equivalent to do + -er.
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Words that rhyme with doer
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Questions about saying doer
How do you pronounce doer?
Say DOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈduɚ/. In British English it is /ˈduːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doer?
Doer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · er.
Is doer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈduːə/ (DOO-uh).