How to Pronounce Answering

To pronounce "answering", say ANSW-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “answering”

"answering" has 3 syllables: answ-er-ing.

What does answering mean?

verb

  1. To make a reply or response to.

    “He answered the question.”

  2. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.

    “to answer a charge or accusation”

noun

  1. The act of giving an answer.

Synonyms

answer for

Related words

responsiverespondentresponsereplyrespondingrespondquestionenquirer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "answering"?▾

"Answering" has 3 syllables: answ · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "answering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "answering" is /ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/.

What does "answering" mean?▾

Answering: To make a reply or response to.

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