How to pronounce lessness
Say it like LES-nus. Lessness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
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- LES
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lessness
American and British speakers say lessness in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsnəs/ in the US and /ˈlɛsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-nus.
What does lessness mean?
- The state or condition of being less.
Where does lessness come from?
From Middle English lasnes, lessenesse, equivalent to less + -ness.
Questions about saying lessness
How do you pronounce lessness?
Say LES-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lessness?
Lessness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say lessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈlɛsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.