pointer
POIN-ter
pointer
/ˈpɔɪntɝ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pointer” is spelled “pointer”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | oi | n | t | er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɔɪ/ | /n/ | /t/ | /ɝ/ |
English writes “pointer” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pointer” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “pointer”
mrbetteraftermatterlaterdoctorwatersisterdaughterpeter
“pointer” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pointer”?
“pointer” is pronounced POIN-ter — IPA /ˈpɔɪntɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pointer”.
How many syllables are in “pointer”?
“pointer” has 2 syllables: POIN-ter (the capitalized syllable is stressed).