Como pronunciar «gunpoint» em inglês
ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt
GUHN·poynt
Ênfase principal: GUHN
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “gunpoint”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
GUHN
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
poynt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("GUHN"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "gunpoint" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "gunpoint is" sounds like "gunpoint-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "gunpoint" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“gunpoint on the way to work or getting threatened based on who they voted for.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Palestinians at gunpoint and destroying their property to force them off their land.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“of abducting her at gunpoint she asked officials for protection two weeks later she was killed the graduation pictures of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“gunpoint by men identifying themselves as members of the intelligence services first they keep me there on the bed”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Held at gunpoint, officers on top of me, knees on my neck like-- I'm a survivor of that.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“I was gunpoint 'add well now now I mean if someone is trying something then I”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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gunpoint on the way to work or getting threatened based on who they voted for.
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201 clipesThe Inglês word “gunpoint” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt (phonetic respelling: GUHN-poynt). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (GUHN · poynt), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (GUHN). Grammatically, “gunpoint” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 201 authentic Inglês video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “gunpoint” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:32
“food on every corner. They were so sick of getting held up at gunpoint on the way to work or getting threatened based on who they voted for. So they brought their wideeyed children and bags of clothing and moved with”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:05
“gate is Yan Levy, already sanctioned by Britain and the EU for threatening Palestinians at gunpoint and destroying their property to force them off their land. Audi's videos on the left. Levy raises land. Audi's videos on the left. Levy raises”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:03
“myra had previously been to the police herself accusing one of the young men of abducting her at gunpoint she asked officials for protection two weeks later she was killed the graduation pictures of two weeks later she was killed the graduation pictures of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:08
“islamabad he's just been tied up and beaten at gunpoint by men identifying themselves as members of the intelligence services first they keep me there on the bed intelligence services first they keep me there on the bed”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @4:53
“with being wrongfully detained by the cops. Held at gunpoint, officers on top of me, knees on my neck like-- I'm a survivor of that. like--”
Definição e significado: “gunpoint”
- A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.
- Threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon.
Frases de exemplo no contexto (2)
- “gunpoint on the way to work or getting threatened based on who they voted for.”
- “Palestinians at gunpoint and destroying their property to force them off their land. Audi's videos on the left. Levy raises”
Expressões comuns e colocações
Pronúncia: “gunpoint”
- Pronunciation:
- GUHN-poynt
- Sílabas:
- GUHN · poynt
- Written Hyphenation:
- gun · point
- Ênfase principal:
- GUHN
- IPA:
- ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt
- Ouvir no contexto
- gunpoint
Palavras que rimam com “gunpoint”
-ʌnpɔɪntPalavras com som idêntico (Homófonos)
Som únicoNenhum homófono exato encontrado para "gunpoint" (⁄ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt⁄).
Perguntas frequentes sobre «gunpoint»
Como pronunciar "gunpoint" em inglês?
"gunpoint" é pronunciada ⁄ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt⁄ (GUHN-poynt). Ouça os clipes de falantes nativos acima para ouvi-la em conversas reais.
Quantas sílabas tem "gunpoint"?
"gunpoint" tem 2 sílabas: GUHN · poynt.
Onde fica a sílaba tônica em "gunpoint"?
A sílaba tônica em "gunpoint" é "GUHN". Observe a ênfase nessa sílaba nos clipes acima.
O que significa "gunpoint"?
A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.
Como posso ouvir "gunpoint" usada em frases reais?
Esta página tem 201 exemplos em vídeo de "gunpoint" com legendas sincronizadas. Use Anterior / Próximo (ou as setas ← / →) para ouvir no momento exato.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “gunpoint”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).