How to Pronounce "listen to reason"
expression
LIS-en tuh REE-zuhn
LIS-en too REE-zuhn
Definition
To accept logical arguments and behave sensibly, especially after being stubborn or emotional.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹizən
British English
lˈɪsən/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈiːzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIS-en tuh REE-zuhn
UK
LIS-en too REE-zuhn
Listen in Context
Please listen to reason and calm down.
I hope you will listen to reason before making your choice.
She finally listened to reason and apologized.
No matter what I say, he just won't listen to reason.