pointless

/ˈpɔɪntləs/

Syllables point·less

Stress POINT-less

Phonics Breakdown

point

/pɔɪnt/

oi diphthong

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

having no purpose or meaning

Sound Reference

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point=/pɔɪnt/(point) + less=/ləs/(endless)

Example

Arguing with him is completely pointless.