How to Pronounce "listen in"
expression
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
LIS-uhn IN
lˈɪsən/ /ˈɪn
LIS-uhn IN
Definition
To secretly listen to a conversation or communication that you are not supposed to hear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
lˈɪsən/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIS-uhn IN
UK
LIS-uhn IN
Listen in Context
Please don't listen in on our conversation.
She tried to listen in on her brother's phone call.
The teacher noticed someone was trying to listen in from outside.
Do you ever listen in when your parents are talking about family secrets?