How to Pronounce "lesser"
word
/ˈɫɛsɝ/
LE-sur
/lˈɛsɐ/
LE-suh
Definition
Used to describe something that is smaller, of lower importance, or not as great as something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛsɝ/
British English
/lˈɛsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LE-sur
UK
LE-suh
Listen in Context
The lesser problem was easy to solve.
Of the two tasks, I chose the lesser one.
He received a lesser punishment than others.
She took the lesser of two risks.