How to Pronounce Appoint

To pronounce "appoint", say APP-oint — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈpɔɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈpɔɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appoint”

"appoint" has 2 syllables: app-oint. It rhymes with point and joint, if that helps it stick.

What does appoint mean?

verb

  1. To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.
  2. To name (someone to a post or role).

Words that rhyme with appoint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pointjointpinpointviewpointcounterpointstandpointdisjointdisappoint

Related words

constitutenominatechargenameappointiveappointmentnominationassign

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appoint"?▾

"Appoint" has 2 syllables: app · oint.

What is the IPA transcription of "appoint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appoint" is /əˈpɔɪnt/.

What does "appoint" mean?▾

Appoint: To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

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