How to pronounce doorstep
Say it like DOR-step. Doorstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- step
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorstep 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.
- stepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of doorstep
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-step.
What does doorstep mean?
- the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
Where does doorstep come from?
From door + step.
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Questions about saying doorstep
How do you pronounce doorstep?
Say DOR-step. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌstɛp/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌstɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorstep?
Doorstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · step.
Is doorstep 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 /ˈdɔːˌstɛp/ (DAW-step).