How to pronounce listeners
Say it like LIS-uh-nerz. Listeners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- uh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listeners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of listeners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIS-uh-nuz.
What does listeners mean?
- plural of listener How to pronounce listener
Questions about saying listeners
How do you pronounce listeners?
Say LIS-uh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listeners?
Listeners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · uh · nerz.
Is listeners 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 /ˈlɪsənəz/ (LIS-uh-nuz).