How do you pronounce "lessening"?

In American English: /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ (LEHS-uhn-ing). In British English: /lˈɛsənɪŋ/ (L-ehs-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ (LEHS-uhn-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɛsənɪŋ/ (L-ehs-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛsənɪŋ/ (LEHS-uhn-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɛsənɪŋ/ (L-ehs-uhn).

How to Pronounce "lessening"

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lessening

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/ˈlɛsənɪŋ/

LEHS-uhn-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɛsless·ənen·ɪŋing

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