How to Pronounce Points

To pronounce "points", say POINTS — one syllable, IPA /pɔɪnts/. 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

/pɔɪnts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “points”

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

What does points mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

    “It's rude to point at other people.”

  2. To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.

    “The arrow of a compass points north”

verb

  1. To appoint.

Synonyms

decimal pointspotordlocationplacepositionopinion

Words that rhyme with points

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pinpointsjointsdatapointscheckpointsappointsdisappointsstandpointscounterpointsendpointsflashpointsviewpoints

Related words

itembetokenindicatebespeakperiodshowstagedetail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "points"?▾

"Points" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "points"?▾

The IPA transcription of "points" is /pɔɪnts/.

What does "points" mean?▾

Points: A discrete division of something.

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