How to pronounce anchovies
Say it like an-CHOH-veez. Anchovies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOH).
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- an
- CHOH
- veez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchovies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anchovies
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AN-chuh-veez.
What does anchovies mean?
- plural of anchovy How to pronounce anchovy
Questions about saying anchovies
How do you pronounce anchovies?
Say an-CHOH-veez. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtʃoʊviz/. In British English it is /ˈæntʃəviz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchovies?
Anchovies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOH). Broken into parts: an · CHOH · veez.
Is anchovies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈæntʃəviz/ (AN-chuh-veez).