How to Pronounce Doorstep

To pronounce "doorstep", say DOORST-ep — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DOORST-ep

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💡 Tip for remembering “doorstep”

"doorstep" has 2 syllables: doorst-ep. It rhymes with schlep and step, if that helps it stick.

What does doorstep mean?

noun

  1. An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

    “On one's doorstep.”

  2. One's immediate neighbourhood or locality.

    “They want to build the prison right on our doorstep; it will only be half a mile away and being that close scares me.”

verb

  1. To visit one household after another to solicit sales, charitable donations, political support, etc.
  2. To corner somebody for an unexpected interview.

Words that rhyme with doorstep

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

schlepstepsidestepoverstepsteppemissteplockstepschlepprepshlephepfootstep

Related words

thresholddoorsilldoorwaystoopgategatewayporchfoyer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doorstep"?▾

"Doorstep" has 2 syllables: doorst · ep.

What does "doorstep" mean?▾

Doorstep: An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

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