How to Pronounce Anywhere

To pronounce "anywhere", say ANYWH-er-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anywhere”

"anywhere" has 3 syllables: anywh-er-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does anywhere mean?

adverb

  1. In or at any location or an unknown location.

    “I don't know where I left my keys. They could be anywhere.”

  2. To (in the direction of) any location or an unknown location.

    “Anywhere you go in France, there will be bread and wine with dinner.”

pronoun

  1. Any location or an unknown location.

    “Anywhere is better than here!”

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Words that rhyme with anywhere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

anyplacesomeplacesomewherewhereverelsewhereeverywhereanytimewhere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anywhere"?▾

"Anywhere" has 3 syllables: anywh · er · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "anywhere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anywhere" is /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "anywhere" mean?▾

Anywhere: In or at any location or an unknown location.

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