How do you pronounce "anchovy"?

In American English: /ænˈtʃoʊvi/ (an-CHOHV-ee). In British English: /ˈantʃəʊvi/ (ANCH-ohv). In Canadian English: /ænˈtʃoʊvi/ (an-CHOHV-ee). In Australian English: /ˈantʃəʊvi/ (ANCH-ohv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ænˈtʃoʊvi/ (an-CHOHV-ee), while in British English it's /ˈantʃəʊvi/ (ANCH-ohv).

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anchovy

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/ænˈtʃoʊvi/

an-CHOHV-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ænan·tʃoʊvch·iovy

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