How to Pronounce "come to the point"
expression
KUHM tuh THUH POYNT
KUM tuh THUH POYNT
Definition
To stop talking about unimportant details and focus on the main topic or most important idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh THUH POYNT
UK
KUM tuh THUH POYNT
Listen in Context
Can you come to the point?
Let’s come to the point and discuss the main issue.
Please come to the point when you answer.
He’s taking too long—just come to the point already!