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How to pronounce lessor

Say it like LES-er. Lessor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).

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US American/ˈlɛsər/LES-er
UK British/ˈlɛsə/LES-uh
  • LES
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lessor pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of lessor

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: LES-uh.

What does lessor mean?

noun
  1. The owner of property that is leased; the landlord to a lease.

Where does lessor come from?

From Middle English lessour, from Anglo-Norman lessour.

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Questions about saying lessor

How do you pronounce lessor?

Say LES-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsər/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lessor?

Lessor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · er.

Is lessor pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɛsə/ (LES-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).