How do you pronounce "lesson"?

In American English: /ˈlɛsən/ (LEHS-uhn). In British English: /lˈɛsən/ (L-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛsən/ (LEHS-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɛsən/ (L-ehs).

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

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

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lesson

/ˈlɛsən/

LEHS-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lɛsles·ənson

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