pointy
POIN-tee
pointee
/ˈpɔɪnti/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pointy” is spelled “pointee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | oi | n | t | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɔɪ/ | /n/ | /t/ | /i/ |
English writes “pointy” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pointee” — 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 “pointy”
prettypartycitysecuritydirtyplentyguiltyteasweetieduty
“pointy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pointy”?
“pointy” is pronounced POIN-tee — IPA /ˈpɔɪnti/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pointee”.
How many syllables are in “pointy”?
“pointy” has 2 syllables: POIN-tee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).