How to Pronounce "less"
word
/ˈɫɛs/
les
/lˈɛs/
les
Definition
Used to show a smaller amount or degree of something. It can compare quantities (not as much as), or say something is not as big, important, or strong as something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛs/
British English
/lˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
les
UK
les
Listen in Context
I have less homework today than yesterday.
She drinks less water than her brother.
This book is less interesting than that one.
We need to spend less time on our phones.