How do native speakers pronounce "listen" in English?

In natural English speech, "listen" appears in contexts such as: "so I hope you like this. Listen. If I could whistle, I would whistle right here.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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How to pronounce“listen”in English

IPA/ˈlɪsən/

Syllablesli·sten

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so I hope you like this.

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If I could whistle, I would whistle right here.

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Definitions of “listen”

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verb

To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.

“Please listen carefully as I explain.”

Synonyms:heed mind note pay attention

verb

To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

“Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK?”

Synonyms:mind

noun

An instance of listening.

“Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off.”

Synonyms:play