How to Pronounce "appoint"
word
/əˈpɔɪnt/
uh-POYNT
/ɐpˈɔɪnt/
uh-POYNT
Definition
To officially choose someone for a job, position, or responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɔɪnt/
British English
/ɐpˈɔɪnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-POYNT
UK
uh-POYNT
Listen in Context
The board is meeting today to appoint a new CEO.
They will appoint a new teacher next week.
The president appoints judges for the court.
She was appointed as team leader.