How to pronounce lessens
Say it like LES-unz. Lessens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
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- LES
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lessens
American and British speakers say lessens in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsənz/ in the US and /ˈlɛsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-unz.
What does lessens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lessen How to pronounce lessen
Questions about saying lessens
How do you pronounce lessens?
Say LES-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsənz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lessens?
Lessens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say lessens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛsənz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛsənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.