How to Pronounce “PowerPoint” in English

Correct Pronunciation

The word PowerPoint is a trademarked name by Microsoft and is commonly used worldwide. In English, it’s pronounced as:

Phonetic breakdown:

• “Power” sounds like “pow-er” (rhymes with “tower”)
• “Point” sounds like “point” (as in “to point at something”)

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Common Mistakes

Many non-native speakers make these errors:

• Saying “pow-er-point” with three equal stresses (should stress the first syllable: POW-er-point)
• Pronouncing “power” like “poor” – it’s actually “pow” as in “cow”
• Skipping the clear “t” sound at the end

Tips for Practice

Try recording yourself and compare it with native speakers. Repetition builds muscle memory!

About PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program developed by Microsoft. It’s part of the Microsoft Office suite and is widely used in business, education, and public speaking.