American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'anchor' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "anchor" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "anchor"

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Simple pronunciation
aang-ker
IPA transcription
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/
Word frequency
5,670th

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What does "anchor" mean?

  1. 1.a heavy object used to keep a boat or ship from moving
  2. 2.a person or thing that provides stability or support

Examples of "anchor" in a sentence

  • The ship dropped the anchor.
  • The anchor is heavy.
  • We need to fix the anchor.

How common is "anchor"?

Anchor is the 5,670th most common word in English.

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