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How to pronounce acupoint

Say it like AK-yoo-poynt. Acupoint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).

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US American/ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/AK-yoo-poynt
UK British/ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/AK-yoo-poynt
  • AK
  • yoo
  • poynt
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Acupoint pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  3. poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.

American vs British pronunciation of acupoint

American and British speakers say acupoint in essentially the same way: /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.

British respelling: AK-yoo-poynt.

What does acupoint mean?

noun
  1. A specific point on the body where acupuncture or acupressure is applied.

Where does acupoint come from?

Blend of acupuncture + point.

Questions about saying acupoint

How do you pronounce acupoint?

Say AK-yoo-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in acupoint?

Acupoint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · yoo · poynt.

Do Americans and Brits say acupoint the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈækjuˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).