American English

How to pronounce doer

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DOOer

/ˈdu.ɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who takes action and gets things done, rather than only talking or planning.

What to listen for

You may hear doer as /ˈdu.ɚ/ or as the shorter one-syllable form /duɹ/. Both pronunciations are correct.

Usual pronunciation/ˈdu.ɚ/
One-syllable variant/duɹ/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

noun

A person who takes action and gets things done, rather than only talking or planning.

She's a real doer who always finishes what she starts.

Good to know

Doer is usually positive. It describes someone practical and active.

Common phrases & grammar

a real doer · a doer rather than a talker

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