How to pronounce anchorite
Say it like ANG-kuh-ryte. Anchorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kuh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchorite 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.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anchorite
American and British speakers say anchorite in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋkəˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈæŋkəˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-kuh-ryte.
What does anchorite mean?
- One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.
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Questions about saying anchorite
How do you pronounce anchorite?
Say ANG-kuh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchorite?
Anchorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kuh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say anchorite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋkəˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæŋkəˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.