How Do You Spell ACHOR?

Pronunciation: [ɐt͡ʃˈɔː] (IPA)

The word "achor" is often mistakenly spelled as "anchor." The correct pronunciation of "achor" is /ˈeɪ.kɔːr/, and it refers to a Hebrew word that means trouble or disaster. The reason for this spelling confusion may be due to English pronunciation rules, which often result in the addition of an "n" sound between vowels, leading people to spell "achor" as "anchor." However, it is important to spell words correctly to avoid confusion and ensure effective communication.

ACHOR Meaning and Definition

1. 1. An eruption of small pustules on the hairy parts. 2. A scaly or scabby eruption on the face and scalp in infants. 3. An acuminate pustule.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

2. A species of scald-head with soft and scaly eruptions.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ACHOR

• acher
• anchor
• achore
• achoer
• acheer
• zchor
• wchor
• qchor
• axhor
• achkr
• ach9r
• achod
• achot
• acho5
• acho4
• azchor
• sachor
• wachor
• awchor
• qachor

Etymology of ACHOR

The word "achor" is derived from the Hebrew language. In Hebrew, it is written as עָכוֹר, which is pronounced as "achor". It appears in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in the Book of Joshua, where it refers to a place named Achor.

In Hebrew, עָכוֹר (achor) means "trouble" or "disturbance".

Similar spelling words for ACHOR

• achira,
• acer,
• accra,
• acree,
• acker,
• acorea,
• accrue,
• acre.

Plural form of ACHOR is ACHORS