How to pronounce pinpointed
Say it like PIN-poyn-tid. Pinpointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- poyn
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinpointed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- poynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinpointed
American and British speakers say pinpointed in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-poyn-tid.
What does pinpointed mean?
- simple past and past participle of pinpoint How to pronounce pinpoint
Questions about saying pinpointed
How do you pronounce pinpointed?
Say PIN-poyn-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinpointed?
Pinpointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · poyn · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say pinpointed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.