How to pronounce pointingly
Say it like POYN-ting-lee. Pointingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN).
- POYN
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pointingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pointingly
American and British speakers say pointingly in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪntɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪntɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: POYN-ting-lee.
What does pointingly mean?
- In a manner that points out or indicates.
- Synonym of pointedly.
Where does pointingly come from?
From pointing + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pointingly
How do you pronounce pointingly?
Say POYN-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pointingly?
Pointingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POYN). Broken into parts: POYN · ting · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say pointingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪntɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.