To pronounce "listened", say LIST-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
listened
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LIST-en-ed
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"listened" has 3 syllables: list-en-ed. It rhymes with christened and glistened, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Listened" has 3 syllables: list · en · ed.
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