How many syllables in "listens"?

"listens" has 2 sillabe (lis - tens).

How to divide "listens"?

"listens" divides into 2 parts: lis · tens.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (lis... tens) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"listens": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:lis·tens

Accento primario

LIS-tens(lis · tens)● ○

Stress in "listens" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪs.ənz⁄

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Riproduzione automatica

IPAˈlɪs.ənz

Sillabelis·tens

Ascolta nel contestoUS

1:03:02

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How many syllables in "listens"?: "listens" has 2 sillabe (lis - tens).
How to divide "listens"?: "listens" divides into 2 parts: lis · tens.
Where is the stress in "listens"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "listens"?: Say each syllable slowly (lis... tens) and listen on SayItVid.