How to Pronounce Lesson

To pronounce "lesson", say LESS-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛsn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈlɛsn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lesson”

"lesson" has 2 syllables: less-on. It rhymes with caisson and lessen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lessen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lesson mean?

noun

  1. A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.

    “In our school a typical working week consists of around twenty lessons and ten hours of related laboratory work.”

  2. A learning task assigned to a student; homework.

verb

  1. To give a lesson to; to teach.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with lesson

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caissonlessendelicatessenesconjessenessonkessen

Related words

examplemoralinstructionlearningeducationlearnlearnedschooling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lesson"?▾

"Lesson" has 2 syllables: less · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "lesson"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lesson" is /ˈlɛsn̩/.

What does "lesson" mean?▾

Lesson: A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.

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