How to pronounce pointedly
Say it like POYN-tid-lee. Pointedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN).
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- POYN
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointedly 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pointedly
American and British speakers say pointedly in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪntɪdˌli/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪntɪdˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: POYN-tid-lee.
What does pointedly mean?
- Explicitly; with emphasis; so as to make a point, especially with criticism.
- Markedly, intentionally conspicuously.“I was pointedly ignored.”
Where does pointedly come from?
From pointed + -ly.
Questions about saying pointedly
How do you pronounce pointedly?
Say POYN-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪntɪdˌli/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪntɪdˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointedly?
Pointedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN). Broken into parts: POYN · tid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say pointedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪntɪdˌli/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪntɪdˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.