How to Pronounce "point blank"
expression
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈbɫæŋk
POYNT BLANGK
pˈɔɪnt/ /blˈæŋk
poynt BLANGK
Definition
"Point blank" means extremely close range (especially with a gun), or saying something directly and very clearly without softening the message.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈbɫæŋk
British English
pˈɔɪnt/ /blˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYNT BLANGK
UK
poynt BLANGK
Listen in Context
The police officer fired at point blank range.
She told me point blank that she didn't like my idea.
I asked him point blank if he was leaving.
He refused to answer me point blank.