How to Pronounce "less is more"
expression
ˈɫɛs/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈmɔɹ
LESS iz MOR
lˈɛs/ /ˈɪz/ /mˈɔː
LESS iz MAW
Definition
This expression means that having or using less of something can lead to better results or greater impact than having or doing more.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛs/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈmɔɹ
British English
lˈɛs/ /ˈɪz/ /mˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LESS iz MOR
UK
LESS iz MAW
Listen in Context
In design, people often say less is more.
My teacher believes less is more when writing essays.
She used the phrase less is more to explain her simple style.
When it comes to decorations, sometimes less is more—too many things can look messy.