How to pronounce "lesk" in English
lɛsk
LESK
Primary stress: LESK
Hear native speakers say lesk in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “lesk”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LESK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "lesk" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "lesk" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "lesk" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "lesk" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "lesk is" sounds like "lesk-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "lesk" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“With Lex, I worked with a fellow named Michael Lesk who was my supervisor, and he essentially helped me architect and deliver a system that's still in use today.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“short of undermining the case what's your reaction to that well we think the court got it wrong uh we had Professor Lawrence lesk of Harvard University give”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“So the lawyer very interesting his name is Jeff Lesk happened to be a family friend.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “lesk”
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With Lex, I worked with a fellow named Michael Lesk who was my supervisor, and he essentially helped me architect and deliver a system that's still in use today.
Hear it in context: “lesk”
3 clipsThe English word “lesk” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as lɛsk (phonetic respelling: LESK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (LESK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “lesk” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lesk” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @4:29
“of many many people who saw it clearer than I did. With Lex, I worked with a fellow named Michael Lesk who was my supervisor, and he essentially helped me architect and deliver a system that's still in use today. who was my supervisor,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:16
“being extradited to the United States and the the evidence in favor of Kim is short of undermining the case what's your reaction to that well we think the court got it wrong uh we had Professor Lawrence lesk of Harvard University give court got it wrong uh we had Professor Lawrence lesk of Harvard University give”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @25:52
“understand you have a bad team leader and this is going on in different ways in every industry. So the lawyer very interesting his name is Jeff Lesk happened to be a family friend. This all started in 2008, height is Jeff Lesk happened to be a family friend. This all started in 2008, height”
Definition & Meaning: “lesk”
- The loin; flank.
- The groin.
Example Sentences (2)
- “With Lex, I worked with a fellow named Michael Lesk who was my supervisor, and he essentially helped me architect and deliver a system that's still in use today”
- “short of undermining the case what's your reaction to that well we think the court got it wrong uh we had Professor Lawrence lesk of Harvard University give”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “lesk”
- Pronunciation:
- LESK
- Syllables:
- LESK
- Primary stress:
- LESK
- IPA:
- lɛsk
- Hear it in context
- lesk
Words that Rhyme with “lesk”
-ɛskWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"lesk" (⁄lɛsk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "lesk" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about lesk
How do you pronounce “lesk”?
“lesk” is pronounced ⁄lɛsk⁄ (LESK). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “lesk”?
The primary stress in “lesk” is on “LESK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “lesk” mean?
The loin; flank.
How can I hear “lesk” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “lesk”?
Single-syllable words like "lesk" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "lesk" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.