How to Pronounce Doorway

To pronounce "doorway", say DOORW-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔːweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɔːweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doorway”

"doorway" has 2 syllables: doorw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does doorway mean?

noun

  1. The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

Words that rhyme with doorway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

thresholddoordoorstepstoopgategatewayportalporch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doorway"?▾

"Doorway" has 2 syllables: doorw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "doorway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doorway" is /ˈdɔːweɪ/.

What does "doorway" mean?▾

Doorway: The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

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