how to pronounce doorknob

/ˈdɔː.nɒb/

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doorknob is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of doorknob in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… ligature around the doorknob and secured …”

meaning of doorknob

A doorknob is a device attached to a door that allows it to be opened and closed.

doorknob frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word doorknob occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.