How to pronounce tripoint
Say it like TRY-poynt. Tripoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
- TRY
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tripoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of tripoint
American and British speakers say tripoint in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈtraɪˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-poynt.
What does tripoint mean?
- a point at which three borders meet.
Where does tripoint come from?
From tri- + point.
Questions about saying tripoint
How do you pronounce tripoint?
Say TRY-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tripoint?
Tripoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say tripoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.