How to pronounce pointing
Say it like POYN-ting. Pointing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN).
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- POYN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pointing
American and British speakers say pointing in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POYN-ting.
What does pointing mean?
- The action of the verb to point.
- The filling of joints in brickwork or masonry with mortar.
- Mortar that has been placed between bricks to fill the gap.
- present participle and gerund of point How to pronounce point
Where does pointing come from?
From point + -ing.
Questions about saying pointing
How do you pronounce pointing?
Say POYN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointing?
Pointing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN). Broken into parts: POYN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say pointing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.