Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

appointed

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.59 in modern English

Syllables
ap-point-ed
IPA
/əˈpɔɪntɪd/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.

verb

simple past and past participle of appoint.

Example Sentences

Derived Forms

nonappointed unappointed

Phrases

self-appointed

Synonyms

appointive decreed ordained prescribed

Rhymes With

pointed disappointed anointed disjointed reappointed

Questions

How do you pronounce appointed?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˈpɔɪntɪd/.
What does appointed mean?
Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.

How to pronounce appointed

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