How to pronounce less
less
/les/
1 syllable
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Less, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
It is neither more nor less than absurd.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce less?
Less is pronounced /les/ in American English.
How many syllables are in less?
Less has 1 syllable.