How to pronounce powerpoints
Say it like POW-er-poynts. Powerpoints has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- poynts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerpoints pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- poyntsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of powerpoints
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-uh-poynts.
What does powerpoints mean?
- plural of powerpoint How to pronounce powerpoint
Questions about saying powerpoints
How do you pronounce powerpoints?
Say POW-er-poynts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚˌpɔɪnts/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌpɔɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerpoints?
Powerpoints has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · poynts.
Is powerpoints 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 /ˈpaʊəˌpɔɪnts/ (POW-uh-poynts).