How to pronounce demipointe
Say it like dem-ee-POYNT. Demipointe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT).
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- dem
- ee
- POYNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demipointe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- POYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of demipointe
American and British speakers say demipointe in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛmiˈpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˌdɛmiˈpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-ee-POYNT.
What does demipointe mean?
- The ball of the foot, the padded front part of the sole behind the tip of the toes; hence, a ballet position executed with the dancer up on the balls of one or both feet, the heels raised up off the floor.
Where does demipointe come from?
From demi- (“half”) + pointe (“tip of the toe”), via Old French demi from Latin dīmidius (“halved”), combined with French pointe (“point, tip”) from Late Latin pūnctum; in this sense short for pointe des pieds (“tippy-toe”, literally “tip of the feet”); cf.
Words that rhyme with demipointe
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Questions about saying demipointe
How do you pronounce demipointe?
Say dem-ee-POYNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛmiˈpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˌdɛmiˈpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demipointe?
Demipointe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT). Broken into parts: dem · ee · POYNT.
Do Americans and Brits say demipointe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛmiˈpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˌdɛmiˈpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.