How do you pronounce "answering"?

In American English: /ˈænsɝɪŋ/ (ANS-ur-ing). In British English: /ˈɑːnsəɹɪŋ/ (AHNS-uhr-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈænsɝɪŋ/ (ANS-ur-ing). In Australian English: /ˈansəɹɪŋ/ (ANS-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænsɝɪŋ/ (ANS-ur-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɑːnsəɹɪŋ/ (AHNS-uhr-ing).

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/ˈænsɝɪŋ/

ANS-ur-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ænsan·ɝswer·ɪŋing

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