How to pronounce viewpoint
Say it like VYOO-poynt. Viewpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO).
- VYOO
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viewpoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of viewpoint
American and British speakers say viewpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYOO-poynt.
What does viewpoint 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”
- a place from which something can be viewed“from that vantage point he could survey the whole valley”
Where does viewpoint come from?
From view + point.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying viewpoint
How do you pronounce viewpoint?
Say VYOO-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viewpoint?
Viewpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO). Broken into parts: VYOO · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say viewpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.