How to Pronounce Point-blank

To pronounce "point-blank", say POINTBL-ank — 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

POINTBL-ank

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💡 Tip for remembering “point-blank”

"point-blank" has 2 syllables: pointbl-ank.

What does point-blank mean?

adjective

  1. (forensics) very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards).
  2. The distance between a firearm and a target where a projectile in flight is expected to strike the centre of the target without adjusting the elevation of the firearm.

adverb

  1. In a direct manner, without hesitation.

Related words

outspokenfree-spokenbluntfrankforthrightdirectplainspokencandid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "point-blank"?▾

"Point-blank" has 2 syllables: pointbl · ank.

What does "point-blank" mean?▾

Point-blank: (forensics) very close; not touching but not more than a few metres (yards).

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