How to pronounce anchors
Say it like ANG-kerz. Anchors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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US American/ˈæŋkɚz/ANG-kerz
UK British/ˈæŋkəz/ANG-kuz
- ANG
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchors 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anchors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-kuz.
What does anchors mean?
noun
- plural of anchor How to pronounce anchor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of anchor How to pronounce anchor
Questions about saying anchors
How do you pronounce anchors?
Say ANG-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchors?
Anchors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kerz.
Is anchors 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 /ˈæŋkəz/ (ANG-kuz).