English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Answer Pronunciation
Answer is pronounced AN-ser, IPA /ˈænsɝ/.
AN-ser
US /ˈænsɝ/ · UK /ˈɑːnsə/
Syllables: AN · ser (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: A reply to a question, or to give one.
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Answer in a Sentence
- Nobody could answer the last question.
- Her answer surprised the whole room.
- Answer the door, would you.
Common Mispronunciations of Answer
Not AN-swer
That w is a fossil of Old English spelling and takes no sound at all.
Not an-SER
Keep the loud part on AN and let ser drop away behind it.
Tip: Answer, sword, and two all carry a w that nobody says.
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