How to Pronounce Appointed

To pronounce "appointed", say APP-oint-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɔɪntɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appointed”

"appointed" has 3 syllables: app-oint-ed. It rhymes with disjointed and pointed, if that helps it stick.

What does appointed 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).

adjective

  1. (of a politician or a title) Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.

    “In the United States, the Secretary of State is an appointed position.”

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Words that rhyme with appointed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disjointedpointeddisappointedanointedjointedpinpointedreappointed

Related words

appointivenominatednominativeordainedsettledfurnishednonelectiveassigned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appointed"?▾

"Appointed" has 3 syllables: app · oint · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "appointed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appointed" is /əˈpɔɪntɪd/.

What does "appointed" mean?▾

Appointed: 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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