Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acupoint

/ˈæ.kjuˌpɔɪnt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.08 in modern English

Syllables: acu-point
IPA: /ˈæ.kjuˌpɔɪnt/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A specific point on the body where acupuncture or acupressure is applied.

Example Sentences

"An important aspect of the "barefoot doctors" treatment is G-Jo. G-Jo rests on the same philosophy as acupuncture, acupressure, Shiatsu and the other acupoint stimulation therapies."

Etymology

Blend of acupuncture + point. By surface analysis, acu- + point.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæ.kjuˌpɔɪnt/
British English: /ˈæ.kjuˌpɔɪnt/

Inflected Forms

acupoints (plural)

Derived Forms

nonacupoint

Questions

How do you pronounce acupoint?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæ.kjuˌpɔɪnt/.
What does acupoint mean?: A specific point on the body where acupuncture or acupressure is applied.
Where does acupoint come from?: Blend of acupuncture + point. By surface analysis, acu- + point.

How to pronounce acupoint

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