How to Pronounce "doorknob"
word
/ˈduɹnɑb/
DOOR-nahb
/dˈɔːnɒb/
DAW-nob
Definition
A round or oval handle attached to a door, used for opening or closing it by turning or pulling.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈduɹnɑb/
British English
/dˈɔːnɒb/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOOR-nahb
UK
DAW-nob
Listen in Context
Turn the doorknob to open the door.
The doorknob is loose and needs to be fixed.
She cleaned the doorknob with a cloth.
There’s something sticky on the doorknob.