How to pronounce appointed
Say it like uh-POYN-tid. Appointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYN).
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- uh
- POYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appointed 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.
- POYNSay 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 appointed
American and British speakers say appointed in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔɪntɪd/ in the US and /əˈpɔɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-POYN-tid.
What does appointed mean?
- subject to appointment
- selected for a job“the one appointed for guard duty”
- fixed or established especially by order or command“at the time appointed (or the appointed time)”
Words that rhyme with appointed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appointed.
Questions about saying appointed
How do you pronounce appointed?
Say uh-POYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔɪntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈpɔɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appointed?
Appointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYN). Broken into parts: uh · POYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say appointed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔɪntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈpɔɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.