How many syllables in Lessen?
lessen has 2 syllables
lessen has 2 syllables
lessen
to make something smaller or reduce the size, amount, or importance of something
There are two syllables in the word 'lessen'. The first syllable 'les' has one vowel 'e' and two consonants 'l' and 's'. The second syllable 'sen' has one vowel 'e' and two consonants 's' and 'n'.
I need to lessen my workload so I have time for other things.
6 ( l, e, s, s, e, n )
4 ( l, e, s, n )
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Phonetic Transcription of Lessen
IPA (International): ˈlesʌn
ARA (American): ˈlɛsʌn
EPA (English): ˈlesʌn
LEH-SAH-N
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