How Many Syllables in Pointedly?

The word Pointedly has 3 syllables: point-ed-ly.
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Definition of Pointedly

Pointedly (adverb): in a direct or obvious way; clearly and noticeably.

How should Pointedly divide into syllables

The word 'pointedly' has 3 syllables. The syllables are 'point', 'ed', and 'ly'. The vowels in this word are 'o', 'i', 'e', and 'y'. The consonants are 'p', 'n', 't', 'd', and 'l'.

Part of Speech - Pointedly

Sentences with Pointedly

• She pointedly ignored his rude comment.
• He looked at her pointedly, hoping she would understand his unspoken message.
• The teacher pointedly reminded the students to bring their textbooks to class.
• He spoke pointedly about the importance of honesty.
• She smiled pointedly at her opponent, indicating that she was not intimidated.
• The manager pointedly praised the employee for his exceptional performance.
• She asked pointedly if he had received her email.
• The detective's questions were pointedly aimed at the suspect's alibi.
• The politician's speech was filled with pointedly critical remarks.
• He nodded pointedly, indicating his agreement.

Quotes with Pointedly

• The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp. - Terry Pratchett
• It is the sharpness of our mind that gives the edge to our lives. - Unknown
• The sharpest minds often ruin their lives by overthinking the next step, while the dull win the race with eyes closed. - Unknown
• A sharp tongue does not mean you have a keen mind. - Unknown
• The tongue is sharper than the sword. - Unknown
• A sharp knife cuts the quickest and hurts the least. - Unknown
• It's not about how sharp the pencil is, but how willing you are to get the paper dirty. - Unknown
• A sharp tongue can cut your own throat. - Unknown
• A sharp mind is the weapon of survival. - Unknown
• A sharp tongue can cut your own throat. - Unknown
• Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
• The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. - Audrey Hepburn
• True beauty is born through our actions and aspirations and in the kindness we offer to others. - Alek Wek
• The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. - Audrey Hepburn
• Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. - Khalil Gibran
• Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. - John Ray
• The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people. - Unknown
• The beauty of the natural world lies in the details. - Natalie Angier
• Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them. - David Hume

Number of characters in Pointedly

9 ( p, o, i, n, t, e, d, l, y )

Unique letters in Pointedly

9 ( p, o, i, n, t, e, d, l, y )

Pointedly Backwards

yldetniop

How to Pronounce Pointedly

IPA (International): ˈpɔɪntɪˌdli:

ARA (American): ˈpɔɪntɪˌdli

EPA (English): ˈpɔɪntɪˌdli:

POY-NTIH-DLIY

How to Pronounce Pointedly

IPA (International): ˈpɔɪnʌdli:

ARA (American): ˈpɔɪnʌdli

EPA (English): ˈpɔɪnʌdli:

POY-NAH-DLIY