How to pronounce anointed
Say it like uh-NOYN-tid. Anointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOYN).
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- uh
- NOYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anointed 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.
- NOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anointed
American and British speakers say anointed in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔɪntɪd/ in the US and /əˈnɔɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NOYN-tid.
What does anointed mean?
- simple past and past participle of anoint. How to pronounce anoint
- Having undergone the process of anointing.
- Utter; thorough; eminent.
- A person who has been anointed, especially religiously.
Words that rhyme with anointed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anointed.
Questions about saying anointed
How do you pronounce anointed?
Say uh-NOYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔɪntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈnɔɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anointed?
Anointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOYN). Broken into parts: uh · NOYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say anointed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔɪntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈnɔɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.