How to pronounce lesene
Say it like LEZ-un. Lesene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEZ).
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- LEZ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lesene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lesene
American and British speakers say lesene in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛzən/ in the US and /ˈlɛzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEZ-un.
What does lesene mean?
- A low-relief, vertical pillar or pilaster in a wall, usually without a base or capital; used in architecture to divide a facade or other wall surface visually.
Where does lesene come from?
From French lisse, from Latin licium (“thread, loop”).
Words that rhyme with lesene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lesene.
Questions about saying lesene
How do you pronounce lesene?
Say LEZ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛzən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lesene?
Lesene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEZ). Broken into parts: LEZ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say lesene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛzən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.