anchorperson

Questions

What does anchorperson mean?

The primary reporter on a television news broadcast.

Where does anchorperson come from?

From anchor + person, by analogy with anchorman.

How to pronounce anchorperson

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “anchorperson”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “anchorperson”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “anchorperson” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.