How to pronounce pointed
Say it like POYN-tid. Pointed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN).
- POYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointed 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pointed
American and British speakers say pointed in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: POYN-tid.
What does pointed mean?
- simple past and past participle of point How to pronounce point
- Sharp, barbed; not dull.“The warrior brandished a pointed spear.”
- Having a certain number of points.“a five-pointed star”
- Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.
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Words that rhyme with pointed
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Questions about saying pointed
How do you pronounce pointed?
Say POYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointed?
Pointed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN). Broken into parts: POYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say pointed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.