How to pronounce answer
answer
/ˈænsər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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The w is silent here.
Answer, sound by sound
| /æ/as in cat | Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
I couldn't answer any questions on the test.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce answer?
Answer is pronounced /ˈænsər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in answer?
Answer has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in answer?
The first syllable: /ˈænsər/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in answer?
The w is silent here.