How to pronounce lessened
Say it like LES-und. Lessened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
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- LES
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lessened
American and British speakers say lessened in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsənd/ in the US and /ˈlɛsənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-und.
What does lessened mean?
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Questions about saying lessened
How do you pronounce lessened?
Say LES-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsənd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lessened?
Lessened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · und.
Do Americans and Brits say lessened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛsənd/ and the British form is /ˈlɛsənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.