How to Pronounce "appointed"
word
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
uh-POYNT-id
/ɐpˈɔɪntɪd/
uh-POYNT-id
Definition
Chosen or assigned to a job, position, or role by someone in authority; can also mean fixed or agreed upon, especially in phrases like 'appointed time'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
British English
/ɐpˈɔɪntɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-POYNT-id
UK
uh-POYNT-id
Listen in Context
She was appointed as the new manager.
The president appointed him to the position.
We met at the appointed place at noon.
He was appointed by the board after a long interview process.