To pronounce "pointer", say POINT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɔɪntə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɔɪntə/
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"pointer" has 2 syllables: point-er. It rhymes with jointer and poynter, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: poynter — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pointer" has 2 syllables: point · er.
The IPA transcription of "pointer" is /ˈpɔɪntə/.
Pointer: Anything that points or is used for pointing.
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