How to pronounce indoor
Say it like IN-dor. Indoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indoor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of indoor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-daw.
What does indoor mean?
- located, suited for, or taking place within a building“indoor activities for a rainy day”“an indoor pool”
- within doors“an indoor setting”
Where does indoor come from?
From (with)in + door, first attested 1711.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying indoor
How do you pronounce indoor?
Say IN-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indoor?
Indoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dor.
Is indoor 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 /ˈɪnˌdɔː/ (IN-daw).