how to pronounce poinçon

/pwɛ̃.sɔ̃/

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poinçon is pronounced in two syllables

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ɛ̃

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ɔ̃

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meanings of poinçon

noun:

Stamp (device).
A pointed tool, such as a punch, chisel, bodkin or awl.
Hallmark (an official marking).

poinçon frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word poinçon occurs in french on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.