door
PronouncedDORE
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.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter D
Sound“d”·/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 “or”
Sound“or”·/ɔːr/
OOR can make the “or” sound, like in 'door' and 'floor'.
OOR says “or” (the 'or' sound) in door and floor. (In 'poor' it can say “oor”.)
Tip
Open the door — door, floor!
Examples
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