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How to pronounce lesson

lesson
/ˈlesən/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Lesson, sound by sound

/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

Did you have a piano lesson that day?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce lesson?

Lesson is pronounced /ˈlesən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in lesson?

Lesson has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in lesson?

The first syllable: /ˈlesən/.

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