How do you pronounce "lessens"?

In American English: /ˈlɛsənz/ (LEHS-uhnz). In British English: /lˈɛsənz/ (L-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛsənz/ (LEHS-uhnz). In Australian English: /lˈɛsənz/ (L-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛsənz/ (LEHS-uhnz), while in British English it's /lˈɛsənz/ (L-ehs).

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lessens

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/ˈlɛsənz/

LEHS-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

lɛsles·ənzsens

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