How Many Syllables Are in Listen

The word Listen has three syllables: lis-ten.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Listen

to give attention with the ear; to pay attention to sounds or spoken words

How should Listen divide into syllables

There are two syllables in the word 'listen.' The first syllable 'lis' has one vowel 'i' and two consonants 'l' and 's.' The second syllable 'ten' has one vowel 'e' and two consonants 't' and 'n.'

Part of Speech - Listen

Sentences with Listen

• I like to listen to the birds chirping outside.
• My teacher told us to listen carefully to the instructions.
• I listen to my mom when she tells me to clean my room.
• We can listen to the radio in the car.
• I have to listen to my coach during practice.
• My dog listens to me when I tell him to sit.
• I like to listen to my favorite podcast on my way to work.
• I listen to my friend's problems and try to help them.
• When I listen to music, I like to dance around.
• I always listen to my grandma's stories.

Quotes with Listen

• Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.
• We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.
• Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.
• The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.
• You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.
• Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.
• The art of conversation lies in listening.
• Listening is not merely hearing. Listening is reacting. Listening is being affected by what you hear.

Number of characters in Listen

6 ( l, i, s, t, e, n )

Unique letters in Listen

6 ( l, i, s, t, e, n )

Listen Backwards

netsil

How to Pronounce Listen

IPA (International): ˈlɪsʌn

ARA (American): ˈlɪsʌn

EPA (English): ˈlɪsʌn

LIH-SAH-N