listener
pronunciation
How to pronounce listener in British English:
UK [ˈlɪsənə(r)]
How to pronounce listener in American English:
US [ˈlɪsənər]
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- Noun:
- someone who listens attentively
Word Origin
- listener (n.)
- 1610s, "one who listens;" agent noun from listen. Meaning "one who hears a radio broadcast" is from 1912; hence listenership (1938).
Example
- 1. Train yourself to be a keen listener and observer .
- 2. It should not tell a non-musical story ; the listener will decode it for himself .
- 3. Learn to be a better listener .
- 4. Ask questions and be an active listener .
- 5. A good listener will want to understand the reason they feel unappreciated .