anchor

/ˈæŋkər/

Syllables an·chor

Stress AN-chor

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æŋ/

short a

ch

/k/

hard ch

or

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a heavy object used to keep a ship in place; a central or stabilizing element

Sound Reference

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an=/æŋ/(angle) + ch=/k/(school) + or=/ər/(actor)

Example

The ship dropped its anchor near the shore.