How to pronounce gunpoint
Say it like GUHN-poynt. Gunpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunpoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of gunpoint
American and British speakers say gunpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-poynt.
What does gunpoint mean?
- A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.
- Threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon.
Where does gunpoint come from?
From gun + point.
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Questions about saying gunpoint
How do you pronounce gunpoint?
Say GUHN-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunpoint?
Gunpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say gunpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.