How Do You Spell LESSES?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛsɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Lesses" can be confusing due to the fact that it contains two S's in a row. The correct pronunciation is "les-iz," with the stress on the second syllable. The second S in the word represents the "z" sound, which is why it is spelled with two S's. The phonetic transcription for "Lesses" is /ˈlɛsɪz/, with the first syllable pronounced with a short "e" sound and the second syllable pronounced with a soft "s" followed by a "z" sound.

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LESSES Meaning and Definition

  1. The leavings or dung of beasts.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LESSES

  • pesses
  • oesses
  • lwsses
  • lssses
  • ldsses
  • lrsses
  • l4sses
  • l3sses
  • lezses
  • lexses
  • ledses
  • lewses
  • lesaes
  • leszes
  • lesxes
  • lesdes
  • lesees
  • leswes
  • lessws

Etymology of LESSES

The etymology of the word "lesses" is derived from the Middle English word "lesse", which originally came from the Old English word "lǣssa" meaning "smaller" or "lesser". This Old English word ultimately originated from the Proto-Germanic word "laison", which had a similar meaning. Over time, the word "lesses" developed as a plural form of "lesse" to refer to multiple things that are considered smaller or lesser in comparison to something else.