American English

How to pronounce anywhere

adverbA2Common word
EHneewehr

/ˈɛ.niˌwɛɹ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In, at, or to a place that is not known or not stated, especially in a question or after if.

What to listen for

“Anywhere” is usually pronounced /ˈɛniˌwɛɹ/. Some American speakers, especially those who keep a difference between “wh” and “w,” pronounce it /ˈɛniˌhwɛɹ/.

Usual pronunciation/ˈɛ.niˌwɛɹ/
Variant in some American accents/ˈɛ.niˌhwɛɹ/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adverb

In, at, or to a place that is not known or not stated, especially in a question or after if.

Did you leave your wallet anywhere?

If you see Laura anywhere, tell her to call me.

Common phrases & grammar

go anywhere · anywhere else

did + subject + verb + anywhere?

if + subject + verb + anywhere

adverb

In, at, or to no place; used with negative words such as not, never, or can't.

I can't find my glasses anywhere.

We didn't go anywhere after dinner.

Common phrases & grammar

can't find ... anywhere · not go anywhere

subject + can't/couldn't + verb + anywhere

subject + do/does/did not + verb + anywhere

adverb

In, at, or to any place, with no limit on which place you choose.

You can sit anywhere.

This plant can grow anywhere.

Common phrases & grammar

sit anywhere · work anywhere · anywhere in the world

subject + can + verb + anywhere

Useful expressions