How to Pronounce Lesion

To pronounce "lesion", say LES-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈliːʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈliːʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lesion”

"lesion" has 2 syllables: les-ion. It rhymes with cohesion and artesian, if that helps it stick.

What does lesion mean?

noun

  1. A wound or injury.
  2. An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.

verb

  1. To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.

Words that rhyme with lesion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cohesionartesianadhesioncartesianpolynesianindonesianmelanesianpeleponnesian

Related words

woundinjurydamageharminfringementlacerationabrasionsore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lesion"?▾

"Lesion" has 2 syllables: les · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "lesion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lesion" is /ˈliːʒən/.

What does "lesion" mean?▾

Lesion: A wound or injury.

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