How to Pronounce "anchoring"
word
ˈæŋkɝɪŋ
ANG-kur-ing
ˈænkəɹɪŋ
ANG-kuh-ring
Definition
Anchoring is fixing or securing something in place, like a boat, or using a reference point to make judgments, especially in psychology or negotiation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæŋkɝɪŋ
British English
ˈænkəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ANG-kur-ing
UK
ANG-kuh-ring
Listen in Context
The sailor used anchoring to keep the boat in place.
Anchoring is important when building large structures.
In psychology, anchoring helps explain how people make decisions.
The price tag acts as an anchoring point during a sale.