How many syllables in "lessen"?

"lessen" has 2 syllabes (les - sen).

How to divide "lessen"?

"lessen" divides into 2 parts: les · sen.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"lessen": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:les·sen

Accent principal

LES-sen(les · sen)● ○

Stress in "lessen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛs.ən⁄

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IPAˈlɛs.ən

Syllabesles·sen

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How many syllables in "lessen"?: "lessen" has 2 syllabes (les - sen).
How to divide "lessen"?: "lessen" divides into 2 parts: les · sen.
Where is the stress in "lessen"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lessen"?: Say each syllable slowly (les... sen) and listen on SayItVid.