How to pronounce doorkeeper
Say it like DOR-kee-per. Doorkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorkeeper 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doorkeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-kee-puh.
What does doorkeeper mean?
- The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes responsible for security in the immediate area around the entryway.
- Someone with power to keep others out of some sphere or activity.
Where does doorkeeper come from?
Compound of door + keeper.
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Words that rhyme with doorkeeper
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Questions about saying doorkeeper
How do you pronounce doorkeeper?
Say DOR-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorkeeper?
Doorkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · kee · per.
Is doorkeeper 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 /ˈdɔːˌkiːpə/ (DAW-kee-puh).