How to Pronounce "answer the call"
expression
ˈænsɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɫ
AN-ser thuh KAWL
ˈɑːnsɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɔːl
AHN-suh the KAWL
Definition
To pick up the phone and speak when it rings; also, to respond or act when something or someone asks you to do something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænsɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɫ
British English
ˈɑːnsɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-ser thuh KAWL
UK
AHN-suh the KAWL
Listen in Context
Please answer the call when I ring you later.
If no one answers the call, the meeting will be delayed.
John always tries to answer the call for help.
She didn't hesitate to answer the call when the community needed volunteers.