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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable an
  • 6 letters
Syllables
an-chor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AN-chor.
Pronunciation
/ˈæŋkɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as an-chor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide anchor into syllables?

anchor divides as an-chor. an-chor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in anchor?

Anchor has 2 syllables (an-chor).

Which syllable is stressed in anchor?

The stressed syllable in anchor is an. The 1st syllable is stressed: AN-chor.

How do you pronounce anchor?

/ˈæŋkɚ/ in American English.