How to pronounce anoint
Say it like uh-NOYNT. Anoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOYNT).
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- uh
- NOYNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of anoint
American and British speakers say anoint in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪnt/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOYNT.
What does anoint mean?
- To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
- To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
- To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
Where does anoint come from?
From Middle English enointen, anointen, borrowed from Old French enoint, past participle of enoindre (“to anoint”).
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Words that rhyme with anoint
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Questions about saying anoint
How do you pronounce anoint?
Say uh-NOYNT. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪnt/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anoint?
Anoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOYNT). Broken into parts: uh · NOYNT.
Do Americans and Brits say anoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪnt/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.