How to pronounce doorleaf
Say it like DOR-leef. Doorleaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- leef
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorleaf 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.
- leefKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doorleaf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-leef.
What does doorleaf mean?
- An individual door panel, particularly in the context of double or sliding doors.
Where does doorleaf come from?
From door + leaf.
Questions about saying doorleaf
How do you pronounce doorleaf?
Say DOR-leef. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrlif/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːliːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorleaf?
Doorleaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · leef.
Is doorleaf 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 /ˈdɔːliːf/ (DAW-leef).