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How to pronounce 'listening' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "listening" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "listening"

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Simple pronunciation
lih-suh-nihng
IPA transcription
/ˈlɪ.sə.nɪŋ/
Word frequency
1,217th

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What does "listening" mean?

  1. the act of paying attention to sounds

Examples of "listening" in a sentence

  • She enjoys listening to classical music.
  • He is not listening to what you're saying.
  • Listening is an important communication skill.

How common is "listening"?

Listening is the 1,217th most common word in English.

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