How to Pronounce "checkpoint"
word
/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
CHEK-poynt
/tʃˈɛkpɔɪnt/
CHEK-poynt
Definition
A place where people or vehicles are stopped and checked, especially by police or military. In video games, it can also mean a place where progress is saved.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
British English
/tʃˈɛkpɔɪnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEK-poynt
UK
CHEK-poynt
Listen in Context
The car stopped at the checkpoint.
You must show your ID at the checkpoint.
There is a security checkpoint at the airport.
We had to wait an hour at the military checkpoint.