How to Pronounce "checkpoints"
word
ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnts
CHEK-poynts
tʃˈɛkpɔɪnts
chek-POYnts
Definition
Places along a route where people, vehicles, or items are stopped for inspection or control, often by authorities. Can also mean points in a process or game where progress is checked or saved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnts
British English
tʃˈɛkpɔɪnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHEK-poynts
UK
chek-POYnts
Listen in Context
There are several checkpoints on the border.
Cars stopped at the police checkpoints.
The video game has many checkpoints to save your progress.
We had to show our passports at three different checkpoints on the way.