How do you pronounce "doorknob"?

In American English: /ˈduːrnɑːb/ (DOORN-ahb). In British English: /dˈɔːnɒb/ (D-awn). In Canadian English: /ˈduːrnɑːb/ (DOORN-ahb). In Australian English: /dˈɔːnɒb/ (D-awn).

Is "doorknob" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːrnɑːb/ (DOORN-ahb), while in British English it's /dˈɔːnɒb/ (D-awn).

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doorknob

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/ˈduːrnɑːb/

DOORN-ahb

Syllable Breakdown

duːrndoor·ɑːbknob

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