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lesser

How many syllables in lesser?

  2 syllables

Divide lesser into syllables:   less-er
Stressed syllable in lesser:   less-er
How to pronounce lesser:   les-er
How to say lesser:

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Synonyms for lesser


1 syllable
  • small
    2 syllables
    • junior
    • minor
    • smaller
    • lower
    • slighter
    4 syllables
    • less important
    • subordinate
    5 syllables
    • less significant
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      What rhymes with lesser

      2 syllables
      • chesser
      • guesser
      • messer
      • pressor
      • dresser
      • lessor
      • presser
      • stressor
      3 syllables
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