How to pronounce Poindexter
Say it like POYN-dek-ster. Poindexter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN).
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- POYN
- dek
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poindexter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Poindexter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POYN-dek-stuh.
What does Poindexter mean?
- A bookish or socially unskilled person.
Questions about saying Poindexter
How do you pronounce Poindexter?
Say POYN-dek-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪnˌdɛkstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪnˌdɛkstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Poindexter?
Poindexter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN). Broken into parts: POYN · dek · ster.
Is Poindexter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɔɪnˌdɛkstə/ (POYN-dek-stuh).