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listen
/ˈlɪsən/
Short answer
The English word listen is pronounced /ˈlɪsən/. It is spelled L-I-S-T-E-N and has 6 letters. The -ing form is listening and the past form is listened.
Example sentence
We listen to the teacher.
Key facts
- English
- listen
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlɪsən/
- -ing form
- listening
- Past form
- listened
- Spelling
- L-I-S-T-E-N
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Action Verbs for Kids: Common English Verbs
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce listen?
Listen is pronounced /ˈlɪsən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell listen?
Listen is spelled L-I-S-T-E-N. It has 6 letters.
What is the past form of listen?
The past form of listen is listened. The -ing form is listening.
How do you use listen in a sentence?
For example: We listen to the teacher.
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