How do you pronounce "unanswered"?

In American English: /ˌəˈnænsɝd/ (uh-NANS-urd). In British English: /ʌnˈansəd/ (uhn-ANS). In Canadian English: /ˌəˈnænsɝd/ (uh-NANS-urd). In Australian English: /ʌnˈansəd/ (uhn-ANS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌəˈnænsɝd/ (uh-NANS-urd), while in British English it's /ʌnˈansəd/ (uhn-ANS).

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unanswered

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/ˌəˈnænsɝd/

uh-NANS-urd

Syllable Breakdown

əunan·nænsswe·ɝdred

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