How to Pronounce "point to as"
expression
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
POYNT-too AZ, POYNT-tuh AZ, POYNT-tih AZ, POYNT-too EZ, POYNT-tuh EZ, POYNT-tih EZ
pˈɔɪnt/ /tˈuː/ /ˈæs
POYNT-too AS
Definition
To identify someone or something as a particular example, reason, or cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
pˈɔɪnt/ /tˈuː/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYNT-too AZ, POYNT-tuh AZ, POYNT-tih AZ, POYNT-too EZ, POYNT-tuh EZ, POYNT-tih EZ
UK
POYNT-too AS
Listen in Context
Many experts point to exercise as the key to good health.
Scientists point to climate change as a reason for more wildfires.
The study points to stress as a factor in poor sleep.
When asked about the problem, she pointed to communication issues as the main cause.