How do you pronounce "listening"?

In American English: /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ (LIS-uhn-ing). In British English: /lˈɪsənɪŋ/ (L-is-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ (LIS-uhn-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɪsənɪŋ/ (L-is-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ (LIS-uhn-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɪsənɪŋ/ (L-is-uhn).

How to Pronounce "listening"

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listening

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/ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

LIS-uhn-ing

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lɪslis·ənten·ɪŋing

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