American English

How to pronounce viewpoint

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VYOOpoynt

/ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a way of thinking about a problem or situation

What to listen for

In “viewpoint,” the strongest stress is on “view,” with lighter stress on “point”: /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt̚/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

a way of thinking about a problem or situation

From my viewpoint, the plan is too expensive.

We need to understand the other viewpoint.

Good to know

Do not always translate viewpoint as “opinion”; it can also mean “a place with a view.”

Common phrases & grammar

different viewpoints · personal viewpoint · political viewpoint · express a viewpoint

from + my/your/his/her/their + viewpoint

viewpoint on + topic

noun

a place from which you can see something, especially a landscape

We stopped at a viewpoint overlooking the valley.

The hilltop viewpoint has a beautiful view of the city.

Common phrases & grammar

scenic viewpoint · hilltop viewpoint · popular viewpoint

a + viewpoint + overlooking + place

from + the + viewpoint

Useful expressions

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