How to pronounce doorsill
Say it like DOR-sil. Doorsill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- sil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorsill 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.
- silKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doorsill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-sil.
What does doorsill mean?
- The horizontal piece of material at the threshold of a doorway; a doorstep.
Where does doorsill come from?
From door + sill.
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Questions about saying doorsill
How do you pronounce doorsill?
Say DOR-sil. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrsɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorsill?
Doorsill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · sil.
Is doorsill 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 /ˈdɔːsɪl/ (DAW-sil).