appoint

/əˈpɔɪnt/

Syllables a·point

Stress a-POINT

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

pp

/p/

double consonant

oint

/ɔɪnt/

oi diphthong

Meaning

to choose someone for a position or job

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + point=/pɔɪnt/(point)

Example

The manager will appoint a new team leader.