How to pronounce doorbell
Say it like DOR-bel. Doorbell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- bel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorbell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- belGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of doorbell
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-bel.
What does doorbell mean?
- A bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.
- To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.
- To ring many doorbells of (target people or an area) in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.“We doorbelled the whole district in an effort to get out the vote.”
Where does doorbell come from?
From door + bell.
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Questions about saying doorbell
How do you pronounce doorbell?
Say DOR-bel. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌbɛl/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌbɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorbell?
Doorbell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · bel.
Is doorbell 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 /ˈdɔːˌbɛl/ (DAW-bel).