How to Pronounce "miss the point"
expression
ˈmɪs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
MISS thuh POINT
mˈɪs/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
MISS thuh POINT
Definition
To not understand the main idea or important meaning of something that is said or done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
mˈɪs/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MISS thuh POINT
UK
MISS thuh POINT
Listen in Context
I think you miss the point of my question.
If you think it's about money, you miss the point.
Many students miss the point of the story.
You keep arguing, but you totally miss the point.