To pronounce "lapointe", say LAP-oint-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lapointe
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LAP-oint-e
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"lapointe" has 3 syllables: lap-oint-e. It rhymes with point and joint, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lapoint — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Lapointe" has 3 syllables: lap · oint · e.
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