How to pronounce dorr
Say it like DOR. Dorr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorr 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 dorr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW.
What does dorr mean?
- A dor, or dorbeetle.
Words that rhyme with dorr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dorr.
Words that sound like dorr
- door
- d'or
Questions about saying dorr
How do you pronounce dorr?
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 dorr?
Dorr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOR.
Is dorr 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 dorr?
Dorr sounds the same as door, d'or in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.