How to pronounce standpoint
Say it like STAND-poynt. Standpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAND).
- STAND
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standpoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of standpoint
American and British speakers say standpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAND-poynt.
What does standpoint mean?
- a mental position from which things are viewed“we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians”“teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events”
Where does standpoint come from?
From stand + point, a calque of German Standpunkt.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying standpoint
How do you pronounce standpoint?
Say STAND-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈstændpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standpoint?
Standpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAND). Broken into parts: STAND · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say standpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈstændpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.