How to pronounce listen
verb To pay attention to a sound.
Written sound guide
LISuhn
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give LIS the strongest beat
The t is silent. Move straight from s into the light ending.
01LISStrongest beat
02uhnLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“Please listen to the question.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say listen slowly. Give LIS the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
- 3
Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with listen.
What should I check?
The t is silent. Move straight from s into the light ending. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
