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How to pronounce:
lesson
Definition:
(nou) a unit of instruction (nou) punishment intended as a warning to others (nou) the significance of a story or event (nou) a task assigned for individual study
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlesən
Examples:
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Common mistakes of lesson pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "les-SON" [lɛˈsɒn] instead of the correct first syllable stress "LESS-on" [ˈlɛs.ən]. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing "e" as in "see" instead of the correct short "e" sound in "lesson" [ˈlɛs.ən]. Tip: Practice saying "less" to get the right vowel sound.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Some may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "lesson" as "les-sin" [ˈlɛs.ɪn]. Tip: Focus on the unstressed "on" which sounds like "ən" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "lesson" with "lessen" [ˈlɛs.ən] and may mispronounce it as "les-sen" [ˈles.ən]. Tip: Pay attention to the context and practice the differences in pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final "n": Some speakers pronounce "lesson" with an exaggerated "n" sound, making it sound like "lessin" [ˈlɛs.ɪn]. Tip: Keep the final "n" subtle and blend it smoothly with the preceding vowel.