gerund form

25.05.08, 12:41
If we take 'swim' then we've got 'swimming', 'run' makes 'running' etc. What about 'listen'? Why is it 'listening' instead of 'listenning'? I was taught we took last three letters into consideration and a vowel surrounded by consonants meant last consonant should have been doubled. So that thinking seems to be wrong:( Is there anybody who can explain me that riddle?
    • milusiaa Re: gerund form 25.05.08, 13:56
      2 syllables
      • intuix Re: gerund form 25.05.08, 15:01
        it does make sense! But, are you sure of it?
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