How to Pronounce "listen out for"
expression
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LIS-un-owt-for
lˈɪsən/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
LIS-un-owt-faw
Definition
To pay special attention and try to hear a particular sound or piece of information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
lˈɪsən/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIS-un-owt-for
UK
LIS-un-owt-faw
Listen in Context
Please listen out for the doorbell while I'm in the shower.
Listen out for your name during the announcements.
Can you listen out for the timer while I cook?
If you listen out for the birds in the morning, you might hear some interesting calls.