How do you pronounce "answer"?

In American English: /ˈænsɝ/ (ANS-ur). In British English: /ˈɑːnsə/ (AHNS-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈænsɝ/ (ANS-ur). In Australian English: /ˈansə/ (ANS).

Is "answer" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænsɝ/ (ANS-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɑːnsə/ (AHNS-uh).

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/ˈænsɝ/

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ænsan·ɝswer

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