How to pronounce flashpoint
Say it like FLASH-poynt. Flashpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
- FLASH
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashpoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of flashpoint
American and British speakers say flashpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-poynt.
What does flashpoint mean?
- Alternative form of flash point.
Where does flashpoint come from?
From flash + point.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- flash point
- hot spot
- hotspot
- trouble spot
Questions about saying flashpoint
How do you pronounce flashpoint?
Say FLASH-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashpoint?
Flashpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say flashpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.