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lessen

How many syllables in lessen?

  543192876 syllables

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

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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
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    What rhymes with lessen

    2 syllables
    • cresson
    • lesson
    • second
    • Essen
    • messan
    5 syllables
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