How to Pronounce Anchor

To pronounce "anchor", say ANCH-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæŋ.kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæŋ.kə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anchor”

"anchor" has 2 syllables: anch-or. It rhymes with rancor and canker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: anker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does anchor mean?

noun

  1. A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
  2. An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).

Synonyms

anchor tenant

Words that rhyme with anchor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rancorcankerhankerbankertankerankerrankerflankersupertankerblankershankeryanker

Related words

linchpingroundlynchpinanchormananchorpersonmainstaybackbone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anchor"?▾

"Anchor" has 2 syllables: anch · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "anchor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anchor" is /ˈæŋ.kə/.

What does "anchor" mean?▾

Anchor: A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

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