How to pronounce doorman
Say it like DOR-man. Doorman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of doorman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-man.
What does doorman mean?
- A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.
Where does doorman come from?
From door + -man.
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Questions about saying doorman
How do you pronounce doorman?
Say DOR-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorman?
Doorman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · man.
Is doorman 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 /ˈdɔːˌmæn/ (DAW-man).