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Definition:
(nou) a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation (nou) a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (nou) the speech act of replying to a question (nou) the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations (nou) a nonverbal reaction
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːnsə
Examples:
Sorry for the delayed response, normally I answer more expeditiously.
Out of these innumerable answers, the last answer is the infinity.
The answer is univocal.
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Common mistakes of answer pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-'swer" instead of the correct "'an-swer". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈæn.sər/ (US), /ˈɑːn.sə/ (UK).
- Pronouncing the "w": A common mistake is to pronounce the "w" in "answer" as a separate sound, leading to "an-swer". Tip: The "w" is silent, so focus on blending the sounds smoothly: /ˈæn.sər/ (US), /ˈɑːn.sə/ (UK).
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may say "an-swer" as if it has two syllables instead of one. Tip: Keep it as a single syllable by practicing the correct pronunciation: /ˈæn.sər/ (US), /ˈɑːn.sə/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners sometimes mispronounce the vowel in "answer", saying "ahn-swer" instead of the correct "an-swer". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "cat": /ˈæn.sər/ (US), /ˈɑːn.sə/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "answer" with a strong "s" sound, resulting in "an-sser". Tip: The "s" should be soft, blending into the vowel: /ˈæn.sər/ (US), /ˈɑːn.sə/ (UK).