How to Pronounce Point

To pronounce "point", say POINT — one syllable, IPA /pɔɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɔɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “point”

"point" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with joint and pinpoint, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pointe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does point mean?

noun

  1. A discrete division of something.
  2. A sharp extremity.

Synonyms

decimal pointspotordlocationplacepositionopinion

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Words that rhyme with point

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jointpinpointviewpointappointcounterpointstandpointdisjointdisappointanointmidpointendpointflashpoint

Related words

itembetokenindicatebespeakperiodshowstagedetail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "point"?▾

"Point" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "point"?▾

The IPA transcription of "point" is /pɔɪnt/.

What does "point" mean?▾

Point: A discrete division of something.

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