How to Pronounce "pinpoint"
word
/ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
PIN-poynt
/pˈɪnpɔɪnt/
pin-POYNT
Definition
To find or show the exact location, cause, or details of something. It can be used literally (for locations) or figuratively (for identifying problems or reasons).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
British English
/pˈɪnpɔɪnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIN-poynt
UK
pin-POYNT
Listen in Context
Can you pinpoint the problem with my phone?
The police tried to pinpoint his location.
Doctors could not pinpoint the cause of her pain.
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where the noise is coming from.