How many syllables in "anchor"?

"anchor" has 2 lettergrepen (an - chor).

How to divide "anchor"?

"anchor" divides into 2 parts: an · chor.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"anchor": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:an·chor

Hoofdklemtoon

AN-chor(an · chor)● ○

Stress in "anchor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæŋ.kər⁄

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IPAˈæŋ.kər

Lettergrepenan·chor

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How many syllables in "anchor"?: "anchor" has 2 lettergrepen (an - chor).
How to divide "anchor"?: "anchor" divides into 2 parts: an · chor.
Where is the stress in "anchor"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "anchor"?: Say each syllable slowly (an... chor) and listen on SayItVid.