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How to pronounce listening
/ˈlɪsnɪŋ/ British English
LIS·ning
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
lis·TEN·ing
✓ Say
LIS·ning
My tip
The t and the e are silent: LIS-ning. Just 2 beats.
In a sentence
My listening skills improve with practice.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: LIS-ning.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce listening?
In British English, listening is pronounced /ˈlɪsnɪŋ/. Say it like this: LIS-ning. The t and the e are silent: LIS-ning. Just 2 beats.
How many syllables are in listening?
When you say it, listening has 2 syllables: LIS-ning. The strong beat is the first one, LIS.
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