anchor

How to Split "anchor" into Syllables

The word anchor is divided into 1 syllables: anchor. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• anchor — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of anchor:

• IPA: /ˈæŋ.kə/

📖 Definitions

1. Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
2. One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English anker, from Old English ancor, ancra, from Latin ancora, from (or cognate with) Ancient Greek ἄγκυρα (ánkura). The modern form is a sixteenth-century modification after the Medieval Latin spelling anchora. Doublet of ancora, anker, angora, and Ankara. From Middle English anchoren, ankeren, either from the noun or perhaps (via Old French ancrer) from a Medieval Latin verb ancorare, from the same Latin word ancora. Inherited from Middle English ankre, ancre, from Old E...

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Understanding how to break down anchor into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare anchor with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
anchor	1	anchor
anger	2	ang-er
Angara	3	a-nga-ra
Angkor	1	angkor
Ankara	3	an-ka-ra

🔗 Related Words

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