door
nounA flat panel that swings on hinges to open and close the entrance to a room or building.
nounAn opening or way into something.
nounA chance or opportunity to do something.
nounA way of getting or reaching something you want.
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter D
The letter D makes the /d/ sound, like in 'dog', 'day', and 'dig'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.
D is a voiced alveolar stop. The tongue tip touches the ridge just behind the upper front teeth, then releases with voice. It reliably makes the /d/ sound in almost all positions.
Tip
D is for dog — and dog starts with /d/!
Examples
Phonics Rule: OOR says /ɔːr/
OOR can make the /ɔːr/ sound, like in 'door' and 'floor'.
OOR says /ɔːr/ (the 'or' sound) in door and floor. (In 'poor' it can say /ʊər/.)
Tip
Open the door — door, floor!
Examples
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