How to pronounce appointee
Say it like uh-POYN-tee. Appointee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYN).
- uh
- POYN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appointee 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appointee
American and British speakers say appointee in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔɪnti/ in the US and /əˈpɔɪnti/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-POYN-tee.
Other ways to say appointee
Appointee also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-poyn-TEE /əpɔɪnˈti/
What does appointee mean?
- a person who is appointed“The ambassador is a political appointee, not a career diplomat.”
Where does appointee come from?
French appointé, from appointer.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with appointee
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Questions about saying appointee
How do you pronounce appointee?
Say uh-POYN-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔɪnti/. In British English it is /əˈpɔɪnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appointee?
Appointee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYN). Broken into parts: uh · POYN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say appointee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔɪnti/ and the British form is /əˈpɔɪnti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.