How to pronounce doorknob
Say it like DOR-nob. Doorknob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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US American/ˈdɔrnɑb/DOR-nob
UK British/ˈdɔːnɒb/DAW-nob
- DOR
- nob
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorknob 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.
- nobKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of doorknob
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DAW-nob.
What does doorknob mean?
noun
- A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.
- (especially psychiatry) To suddenly bring up a time-consuming topic when very little time remains to discuss it, often as a tactic to avoid conversation.
Where does doorknob come from?
From door + knob.
Questions about saying doorknob
How do you pronounce doorknob?
Say DOR-nob. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrnɑb/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːnɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorknob?
Doorknob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · nob.
Is doorknob 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 /ˈdɔːnɒb/ (DAW-nob).