How to pronounce points
Say it like POYNTS. Points is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POYNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Points pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of points
American and British speakers say points in essentially the same way: /pɔɪnts/ in the US and /pɔɪnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: POYNTS.
What does points mean?
- plural of point How to pronounce point
- Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.
- Exaggerated speech or gestures used for emphasis during a performance.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of point How to pronounce point
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying points
How do you pronounce points?
Say POYNTS. The American pronunciation is /pɔɪnts/. In British English it is /pɔɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in points?
Points is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POYNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say points the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔɪnts/ and the British form is /pɔɪnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.