How to pronounce doorway
Say it like DOR-way. Doorway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doorway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of doorway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-way.
What does doorway mean?
- the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close“he stuck his head in the doorway”
Where does doorway come from?
From door + way.
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Questions about saying doorway
How do you pronounce doorway?
Say DOR-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doorway?
Doorway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · way.
Is doorway 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 /ˈdɔːˌweɪ/ (DAW-way).