How do you pronounce "anchor"?

In American English: /ˈæŋkɝ/ (ANGK-ur). In British English: /ˈæŋkə/ (ANGK-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈæŋkɝ/ (ANGK-ur). In Australian English: /ˈaŋkə/ (ANGK).

Is "anchor" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæŋkɝ/ (ANGK-ur), while in British English it's /ˈæŋkə/ (ANGK-uh).

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anchor

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/ˈæŋkɝ/

ANGK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

æŋkan·ɝchor

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