How to pronounce dor
Say it like DOR. Dor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dor 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW.
What does dor mean?
- Any of species Geotrupes stercorarius of large European dung beetles that make a droning noise while flying.
- Any flying insect which makes a loud humming noise, such as the June bug or a bumblebee.
Where does dor come from?
From Middle English dorre, dore, from Old English dora (“humming insect”), from Proto-West Germanic *dorō, from Proto-Germanic *durô (“bumblebee, humming insect”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰer-, *dʰreh₁n- (“bee, hornet, drone”).
Words that rhyme with dor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dor.
Words that sound like dor
- door
- d'or
Questions about saying dor
How do you pronounce dor?
Say DOR. The American pronunciation is /dɔr/. In British English it is /dɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dor?
Dor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOR.
Is dor 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 /dɔː/ (DAW).
What words sound the same as dor?
Dor sounds the same as door, d'or in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.