How to pronounce listens
Say it like LIS-unz. Listens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of listens
American and British speakers say listens in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪsənz/ in the US and /ˈlɪsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS-unz.
What does listens mean?
- plural of listen How to pronounce listen
- third-person singular simple present indicative of listen How to pronounce listen
Questions about saying listens
How do you pronounce listens?
Say LIS-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsənz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listens?
Listens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say listens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪsənz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪsənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.