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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