How to Pronounce Anchovy

To pronounce "anchovy", say ANCH-ovy — 2 syllables, IPA /ænˈtʃəʊ.vi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ænˈtʃəʊ.vi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anchovy”

"anchovy" has 2 syllables: anch-ovy. It rhymes with novi and grovy, if that helps it stick.

What does anchovy mean?

noun

  1. Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

Words that rhyme with anchovy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

novigrovyfoveaedrovytrulovejoviangove

Related words

spratengraulidanchovetaengraulididanchovettaalecanchariidecheneid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anchovy"?▾

"Anchovy" has 2 syllables: anch · ovy.

What is the IPA transcription of "anchovy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anchovy" is /ænˈtʃəʊ.vi/.

What does "anchovy" mean?▾

Anchovy: Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

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