How to Pronounce Doormat

To pronounce "doormat", say DOORM-at — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “doormat”

"doormat" has 2 syllables: doorm-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does doormat mean?

noun

  1. A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

    “Wipe your shoes on the doormat before you start plodding around in the house.”

  2. Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes.

    “He's such a doormat, he lets everyone walk all over him.”

Words that rhyme with doormat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

weaklingporchmatdoorstepcarpetrugcrappuss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doormat"?▾

"Doormat" has 2 syllables: doorm · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "doormat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doormat" is /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/.

What does "doormat" mean?▾

Doormat: A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

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