How to pronounce knifepoint
Say it like NYFE-poynt. Knifepoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYFE).
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- NYFE
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knifepoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYFESay 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 knifepoint
American and British speakers say knifepoint in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYFE-poynt.
What does knifepoint mean?
- The pointed end of a knife.
Where does knifepoint come from?
From knife + point.
Questions about saying knifepoint
How do you pronounce knifepoint?
Say NYFE-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knifepoint?
Knifepoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYFE). Broken into parts: NYFE · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say knifepoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.