Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gunpoint

/ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.20 in modern English

Syllables: gun-point
IPA: /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.

Uncountable

noun

Threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon.

Uncountable

Etymology

From gun + point.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

at gunpoint point blank

Frequently Paired Words

knifepoint point blank

Synonyms

point

Questions

How do you pronounce gunpoint?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/.
What does gunpoint mean?: A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun.
Where does gunpoint come from?: From gun + point.

How to pronounce gunpoint

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