English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Listening Pronunciation
Listening is pronounced LI-suh-ning, IPA /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/.
LI-suh-ning
US /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ · UK /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
Syllables: LI · suh · ning (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (present participle of listen); also a noun: Giving your attention to a sound, or to the person speaking.
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Listening in a Sentence
- She was listening to the radio in the kitchen.
- Thank you for listening.
- Listening is half of learning a language.
Common Mispronunciations of Listening
Not LIS-tuh-ning with the t sounded
That t is silent, as it also is in castle, fasten and whistle.
Not LIS-nin
The ng at the close is a single nasal made at the back of the mouth, and a plain n is the commonest shortcut.
Tip: Careful speech gives three beats, LI-suh-ning, and everyday speech often runs it down to LIS-ning.
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