How do you pronounce "lessened"?

In American English: /ˈlɛsənd/ (LEHS-uhnd). In British English: /lˈɛsənd/ (L-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛsənd/ (LEHS-uhnd). In Australian English: /lˈɛsənd/ (L-ehs).

Is "lessened" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛsənd/ (LEHS-uhnd), while in British English it's /lˈɛsənd/ (L-ehs).

How to Pronounce "lessened"

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lessened

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/ˈlɛsənd/

LEHS-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

lɛsless·əndened

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