How to Pronounce "point fingers"
expression
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz
POYNT FIN-gerz
pˈɔɪnt/ /fˈɪŋɡəz
POYNT FIN-guhz
Definition
To accuse or blame someone for a problem or mistake, especially instead of finding a solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝz
British English
pˈɔɪnt/ /fˈɪŋɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYNT FIN-gerz
UK
POYNT FIN-guhz
Listen in Context
Let's not point fingers and just fix the problem.
The teacher told the students not to point fingers.
It’s easy to point fingers when things go wrong.
Instead of pointing fingers, let’s figure out how to fix this.