How many syllables in anchorage?

Syllables in anchorage

3 or 2

an·chor·age

Anchorage has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say anchorage

Said as /ˈæŋkɚədʒ/3 syllables, AN-chor-age · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈæŋkɹɪdʒ/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say anchorage slowly and listen for each vowel sound: an, chor, age. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in anchorage?
Anchorage has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide anchorage into syllables?
Anchorage divides as an-chor-age.
Which syllable is stressed in anchorage?
The first syllable (AN-chor-age).

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