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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable point
  • 7 letters
Syllables
point-ed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The -ed ending is its own syllable after t or d (here after t).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: POINT-ed.
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide pointed into syllables?

pointed divides as point-ed. point-ed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The -ed ending is its own syllable after t or d (here after t).

How many syllables are in pointed?

Pointed has 2 syllables (point-ed).

Which syllable is stressed in pointed?

The stressed syllable in pointed is point. The 1st syllable is stressed: POINT-ed.

How do you pronounce pointed?

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/ in American English.