How to Pronounce "point man"
expression
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈmæn
POYNT-man
pˈɔɪnt/ /mˈæn
POYNT-man
Definition
A 'point man' is the person who leads a group, especially someone at the front in a military patrol, or the main person responsible for a specific task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈmæn
British English
pˈɔɪnt/ /mˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYNT-man
UK
POYNT-man
Listen in Context
Who's the point man for this project?
He served as the point man during the military patrol.
Sara was chosen as the point man for the negotiations.
When problems come up, Jim is always the point man people go to.