How to pronounce listened in British English
“listened” pronunciation by British speakers
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“listened” in real sentences — British speakers
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listened to him—frankly, had we listened to the right hon.
UK Parliament
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the Government has listened.
The Scottish Parliament
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listened to and protected?
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “listened”
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