How to pronounce fingerpointing
Say it like FING-gher-poyn-ting. Fingerpointing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- poyn
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerpointing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- poynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fingerpointing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-poyn-ting.
What does fingerpointing mean?
- Alternative form of finger-pointing.
Questions about saying fingerpointing
How do you pronounce fingerpointing?
Say FING-gher-poyn-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɔɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpɔɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerpointing?
Fingerpointing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · poyn · ting.
Is fingerpointing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpɔɪntɪŋ/ (FING-guh-poyn-ting).