How to pronounce anchormen
Say it like ANG-ker-men. Anchormen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- ker
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchormen 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of anchormen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-kuh-men.
What does anchormen mean?
- plural of anchorman How to pronounce anchorman
Questions about saying anchormen
How do you pronounce anchormen?
Say ANG-ker-men. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkɚˌmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəˌmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchormen?
Anchormen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · ker · men.
Is anchormen 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 /ˈæŋkəˌmɛn/ (ANG-kuh-men).