How to pronounce anchoring
Say it like ANG-kuh-ring. Anchoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchoring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anchoring
American and British speakers say anchoring in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-kuh-ring.
What does anchoring mean?
- The act or means by which something is anchored or made firm.
- The tendency of people to place subsequently refined answers to a given question close to the initially estimated answer, giving undue weight to the initial answer, such as adjusting an initial estimate of 20% to 30% when 90% would be more appropriate.
- present participle and gerund of anchor How to pronounce anchor
Where does anchoring come from?
From anchor + -ing.
Words that rhyme with anchoring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anchoring.
Questions about saying anchoring
How do you pronounce anchoring?
Say ANG-kuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchoring?
Anchoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say anchoring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.