How to pronounce doormat
Say it like DOR-mat. Doormat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doormat 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.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of doormat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-mat.
What does doormat mean?
- A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.“Wipe your shoes on the doormat before you start plodding around in the house.”
Where does doormat come from?
From door + mat.
Words that rhyme with doormat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doormat.
Questions about saying doormat
How do you pronounce doormat?
Say DOR-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌmæt/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doormat?
Doormat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · mat.
Is doormat 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 /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ (DAW-mat).