Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

lessen

How many syllables in lessen?

  276195438 syllables

Divide lessen into syllables:   less-en
Stressed syllable in lessen:   less-en
How to pronounce lessen:   les-un
How to say lessen:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"lessen." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 29 March 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why lessen is 276195438 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Plural Quiz
Is deer plural?

Take the Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for lessen


1 syllable
  • blunt
  • dent
  • shrink
  • cut
  • ease
  • staunch
2 syllables
  • assuage
  • decrease
  • dwindle
  • lower
  • reduce
  • soften
  • cushion
  • deplete
  • lighten
  • recede
  • remit
  • weaken
3 syllables
  • devalue
  • minimize
  • qualify
4 syllables
    Teachers
    What can $250 do for your classroom?

    One prize is awarded to
    one teacher, every month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Queueing is the only word that
    contains 5 consecutive vowels!
    !See more facts
    Grammar
    Learn the rules for using
    A vs. An
    ?A vs. An Rules

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with lessen

    2 syllables
    • cresson
    • lesson
    • second
    • Essen
    • messan
    5 syllables
      Do You Know
      when to say
      Were, Where, and We're?
      Find Out Here

      Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
      Need help finding a syllable count?
      Want to say thank you?

      Contact Us!