How to pronounce lessing
Say it like LES-ing. Lessing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
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- LES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lessing
American and British speakers say lessing in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-ing.
What does lessing mean?
- present participle and gerund of less How to pronounce less
Words that rhyme with lessing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lessing.
Questions about saying lessing
How do you pronounce lessing?
Say LES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lessing?
Lessing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lessing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.