How do you pronounce "answers"?

In American English: /ˈænsɝz/ (ANS-urz). In British English: /ˈɑːnsəz/ (AHNS-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈænsɝz/ (ANS-urz). In Australian English: /ˈansəz/ (ANS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænsɝz/ (ANS-urz), while in British English it's /ˈɑːnsəz/ (AHNS-uhz).

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ænsan·ɝzswers

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