How do you pronounce "answered"?

In American English: /ˈænsɝd/ (ANS-urd). In British English: /ˈɑːnsəd/ (AHNS-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈænsɝd/ (ANS-urd). In Australian English: /ˈansəd/ (ANS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænsɝd/ (ANS-urd), while in British English it's /ˈɑːnsəd/ (AHNS-uhd).

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/ˈænsɝd/

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ænsan·ɝdswered

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