How Many Syllables In Lessen?
2syllables
Lessen has 2 syllables, less-en. It is a disyllabic word.
lessen
/ˈles.ən/ UK /ˈles.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, less.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/les.ən/
Division By Letters
less-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lessen
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | l | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Lessen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lessen?
Lessen has 2 syllables, less-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈles.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in lessen?
The first syllable, less, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lessen?
Lessen has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lessen into syllables?
By sound, les.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, less-en.