How to pronounce answering
Say it like AN-suh-ring. Answering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- suh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Answering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of answering
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHN-suh-ring.
What does answering mean?
- replying“an answering glance”“an answering smile”
Where does answering come from?
From Middle English answerynge; equivalent to answer + -ing.
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Questions about saying answering
How do you pronounce answering?
Say AN-suh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːnsərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in answering?
Answering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · suh · ring.
Is answering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɑːnsərɪŋ/ (AHN-suh-ring).