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How to pronounce “listen

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Pronunciation guide for listen

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of listen with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Myth of Stressback are all you guys listening as well
Definition summary
(intransitive except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.

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How to pronounce listen

The Myth of Stress

back are all you guys listening as well

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “listen

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
  • (intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
  • [Noun]
  • An instance of listening.

Practice Nearby Words

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