How to pronounce doorframe
Say it like DOR-fraym. Doorframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- fraym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorframe 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.
- fraymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of doorframe
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-fraym.
What does doorframe mean?
- The frame into which a door is fitted.
Where does doorframe come from?
From door + frame.
Questions about saying doorframe
How do you pronounce doorframe?
Say DOR-fraym. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌfreɪm/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌfreɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorframe?
Doorframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · fraym.
Is doorframe 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 /ˈdɔːˌfreɪm/ (DAW-fraym).