Pronunciation

How to pronounce “door

“door” is pronounced /dɔːɹ/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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door

/dɔːɹ/

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'door' is one beat: /dɔːɹ/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

he knocked on the door

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