How to pronounce lessons
Say it like LES-unz. Lessons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lessons. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LES
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessons 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 lessons
American and British speakers say lessons in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsənz/ in the US and /ˈlɛsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-unz.
What does lessons mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lesson How to pronounce lesson
- plural of lesson How to pronounce lesson
Questions about saying lessons
How do you pronounce lessons?
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 lessons?
Lessons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say lessons 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.