How to Pronounce "at the point of doing"
expression
AT thuh POINT uhv DOO-ing
AT thuh POINT ov DOO-ing
Definition
Used to say someone is just about to do something; they are very close to starting an action or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh POINT uhv DOO-ing
UK
AT thuh POINT ov DOO-ing
Listen in Context
She was at the point of leaving when her friends arrived.
I'm at the point of giving up.
The meal was at the point of burning when she checked the oven.
Sorry, I was at the point of calling you when you texted.