How to pronounce listener
Say it like LIS-uh-ner. Listener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of listener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIS-uh-nuh.
What does listener mean?
- someone who listens attentively
Where does listener come from?
From listen + -er.
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Questions about saying listener
How do you pronounce listener?
Say LIS-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listener?
Listener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · uh · ner.
Is listener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪsənə/ (LIS-uh-nuh).