How to pronounce pointe
Say it like POYNT. Pointe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POYNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of pointe
American and British speakers say pointe in essentially the same way: /pɔɪnt/ in the US and /pwæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PWAT.
What does pointe mean?
- The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.
Where does pointe come from?
From French pointe (“point, tip”).
Words that rhyme with pointe
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Words that sound like pointe
Questions about saying pointe
How do you pronounce pointe?
Say POYNT. The American pronunciation is /pɔɪnt/. In British English it is /pwæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointe?
Pointe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POYNT.
Do Americans and Brits say pointe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔɪnt/ and the British form is /pwæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pointe?
Pointe sounds the same as point in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.