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pointer

How many syllables in pointer?

  2 syllables

Divide pointer into syllables:   point-er
Stressed syllable in pointer:   point-er
How to pronounce pointer:   poin-ter
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Synonyms for pointer


1 syllable
  • clue
  • hint
  • glimpse
  • lead
2 syllables
  • baton
  • feedback
  • landmark
  • signpost
  • cursor
  • index
  • signal
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What rhymes with pointer

2 syllables
  • jointer
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