How to pronounce pinpointing
Say it like PIN-poyn-ting. Pinpointing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- poyn
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinpointing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinpointing
American and British speakers say pinpointing in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-poyn-ting.
What does pinpointing mean?
- present participle and gerund of pinpoint How to pronounce pinpoint
Questions about saying pinpointing
How do you pronounce pinpointing?
Say PIN-poyn-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinpointing?
Pinpointing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · poyn · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say pinpointing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.