How do you pronounce "anchored"?

In American English: /ˈæŋkɝd/ (ANGK-urd). In British English: /ˈaŋkəd/ (ANGK). In Canadian English: /ˈæŋkɝd/ (ANGK-urd). In Australian English: /ˈaŋkəd/ (ANGK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæŋkɝd/ (ANGK-urd), while in British English it's /ˈaŋkəd/ (ANGK).

How to Pronounce "anchored"

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anchored

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/ˈæŋkɝd/

ANGK-urd

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æŋkan·ɝdchored

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