How to pronounce doormats
Say it like DOR-mats. Doormats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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US American/ˈdɔrˌmæts/DOR-mats
UK British/ˈdɔːˌmæts/DAW-mats
- DOR
- mats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doormats 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.
- matsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of doormats
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-mats.
What does doormats mean?
noun
- plural of doormat How to pronounce doormat
Questions about saying doormats
How do you pronounce doormats?
Say DOR-mats. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌmæts/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌmæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doormats?
Doormats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · mats.
Is doormats 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 /ˈdɔːˌmæts/ (DAW-mats).