How to Pronounce "answer back"
expression
ˈænsɝ/ /ˈbæk
AN-ser BAK
ˈɑːnsɐ/ /bˈæk
AHN-suh BAK
Definition
To reply to someone, especially a person in authority, in a rude or disrespectful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænsɝ/ /ˈbæk
British English
ˈɑːnsɐ/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-ser BAK
UK
AHN-suh BAK
Listen in Context
Don't answer back when your teacher is talking.
He got in trouble for answering back to his mom.
Children should not answer back to their elders.
Why do you always answer back instead of listening?