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How to pronounce answer
/ˈɑːnsə/ British English
AHN·sə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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The w is silent: AHN-sə.
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How do you pronounce answer?
In British English, answer is pronounced /ˈɑːnsə/. Say it like this: AHN-sə. The w is silent: AHN-sə.
How many syllables are in answer?
When you say it, answer has 2 syllables: AHN-sə. The strong beat is the first one, AHN.
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