How to Pronounce "listen for"
expression
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LIS-uhn for, LIS-uhn fer
lˈɪsən/ /fˈɔː
LIS-uhn faw
Definition
To pay close attention because you want to hear a specific sound, word, or message.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
lˈɪsən/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIS-uhn for, LIS-uhn fer
UK
LIS-uhn faw
Listen in Context
Please listen for your name during the roll call.
We listen for the school bell to know when class is over.
Dogs listen for footsteps at the door.
If you listen for a moment, you can hear the birds singing outside.