How to pronounce drypoint
Say it like DRY-poynt. Drypoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/DRY-poynt
UK British/ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/DRY-poynt
- DRY
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drypoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of drypoint
American and British speakers say drypoint in essentially the same way: /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRY-poynt.
What does drypoint mean?
noun
- A technique of intaglio printmaking similar to engraving in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a hard, sharp metal (or diamond) point.
- The needle used in this technique.
- A print made using this technique.
- To create a print by this means.
Where does drypoint come from?
From dry + point.
Questions about saying drypoint
How do you pronounce drypoint?
Say DRY-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drypoint?
Drypoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say drypoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈdraɪˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.