How to pronounce pointers
Say it like POYN-terz. Pointers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN).
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US American/ˈpɔɪntɚz/POYN-terz
UK British/ˈpɔɪntəz/POYN-tuz
- POYN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointers 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pointers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POYN-tuz.
What does pointers mean?
noun
- plural of pointer How to pronounce pointer
Questions about saying pointers
How do you pronounce pointers?
Say POYN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointers?
Pointers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN). Broken into parts: POYN · terz.
Is pointers 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 /ˈpɔɪntəz/ (POYN-tuz).