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pointy

How many syllables in pointy?

  2 syllables

Divide pointy into syllables:   point-y
How to pronounce pointy:   poin-tee
How to say pointy:

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Synonyms for pointy


1 syllable
  • peaked
  • sharp
2 syllables
  • jagged
  • spiky
  • pointed
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