How to Pronounce "anointed"
word
əˈnɔɪnəd/, /əˈnɔɪnɪd/, /əˈnɔɪntɪd
uh-NOYN-tid
ɐnˈɔɪntɪd
uh-NOYN-tid
Definition
Someone who has been officially chosen or blessed, often with oil in a religious ceremony, or someone chosen for a special role.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈnɔɪnəd/, /əˈnɔɪnɪd/, /əˈnɔɪntɪd
British English
ɐnˈɔɪntɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-NOYN-tid
UK
uh-NOYN-tid
Listen in Context
The king was anointed with oil during the ceremony.
He was anointed as the new leader of the group.
The priest anointed the sick child with holy oil.
In some stories, the hero is anointed as the 'chosen one.'