plural noun
People who pay attention to sounds, speech, or a program.
The station gained many listeners after the interview.
Listeners can hear the program on the app.
American English
How to pronounce listeners
nounB1Common word
LIHsuhnerz
/ˈlɪ.sə.nɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of listener
People who pay attention to sounds, speech, or a program.
What to listen for
“Listeners” is usually pronounced /ˈlɪ.sə.nɚz/, but in natural speech the middle vowel may disappear, so you may also hear /ˈlɪs.nɚz/.
Common pronunciation/ˈlɪ.sə.nɚz/
Reduced pronunciation/ˈlɪs.nɚz/
Meanings & examples
plural noun
People who pay close attention when someone talks and show understanding.
Good listeners notice when a friend needs help.
Patient listeners give people time to explain themselves.
Useful expressions
a person who pays close attention and responds well when someone talks
My sister is a good listener.