To pronounce "pointillism", say POINT-ill-ism — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pointillism" has 3 syllables: point-ill-ism.
noun
"Pointillism" has 3 syllables: point · ill · ism.
Pointillism: In art, the use of small areas of color to construct an image.
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