How to Pronounce "doorstops"
word
DAWR-stahps
DAW-stops
Definition
Small objects placed against or attached to a door to keep it open, closed, or to prevent it from hitting a wall.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɹˌstɑps
British English
dˈɔːstɒps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWR-stahps
UK
DAW-stops
Listen in Context
We use doorstops to keep the classroom door open.
The hotel room has two doorstops on the floor.
Please put the doorstops back when you finish cleaning.
We had to use books as doorstops because we couldn’t find the real ones.