How to pronounce anchorage
Say it like ANG-kuh-ruj. Anchorage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kuh
- ruj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchorage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anchorage
American and British speakers say anchorage in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋkərədʒ/ in the US and /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-kuh-rij.
What does anchorage mean?
- A harbor, river, or offshore area that can accommodate a ship at anchor, either for quarantine, queuing, or discharge.
- A fee charged for anchoring.“Anchorage is five pounds a night outside the harbor.”
- That into which something is anchored or fastened.“the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge”
Where does anchorage come from?
From anchor + -age.
Questions about saying anchorage
How do you pronounce anchorage?
Say ANG-kuh-ruj. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkərədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchorage?
Anchorage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kuh · ruj.
Do Americans and Brits say anchorage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋkərədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.