How to Pronounce Flashpoints

To pronounce "flashpoints", say FLASHP-oints — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

FLASHP-oints

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💡 Tip for remembering “flashpoints”

"flashpoints" has 2 syllables: flashp-oints. It rhymes with pinpoints and joints, if that helps it stick.

What does flashpoints mean?

noun

  1. The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.
  2. A hotspot; a dangerous place of violent political unrest

Synonyms

hotspottroublespot

Words that rhyme with flashpoints

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pinpointsjointsdatapointscheckpointsappointsdisappointsstandpointscounterpointsendpointspointsviewpoints

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flashpoints"?▾

"Flashpoints" has 2 syllables: flashp · oints.

What does "flashpoints" mean?▾

Flashpoints: The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.

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