How to pronounce lessening
Say it like LES-uh-ning. Lessening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
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- LES
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessening 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lessening
American and British speakers say lessening in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-uh-ning.
What does lessening mean?
- present participle and gerund of lessen How to pronounce lessen
- A growing lesser; reduction or decrease.
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Questions about saying lessening
How do you pronounce lessening?
Say LES-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lessening?
Lessening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say lessening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.