How do you pronounce "listened"?

In American English: /ˈlɪsənd/ (LIS-uhnd). In British English: /lˈɪsənd/ (L-is). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪsənd/ (LIS-uhnd). In Australian English: /lˈɪsənd/ (L-is).

Is "listened" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪsənd/ (LIS-uhnd), while in British English it's /lˈɪsənd/ (L-is).

How to Pronounce "listened"

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listened

/ˈlɪsənd/

LIS-uhnd

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lɪslis·əndtened

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