How to pronounce anchored
Say it like ANG-kerd. Anchored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchored 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.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anchored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-kud.
What does anchored mean?
- simple past and past participle of anchor How to pronounce anchor
- Having the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor. (Compare sarcelly, moline.)
Words that rhyme with anchored
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Questions about saying anchored
How do you pronounce anchored?
Say ANG-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchored?
Anchored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kerd.
Is anchored pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæŋkəd/ (ANG-kud).