How to Pronounce "get the point"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
GET-thuh-POINT
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
get-thuh-POINT
Definition
To understand the main idea or reason for something, especially after someone explains it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-thuh-POINT
UK
get-thuh-POINT
Listen in Context
Do you get the point of this lesson?
I explained it again so you would get the point.
He talks too much, but I finally get the point.
Okay, I get the point—you don't want to go out.