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less

Syllables: less has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /lɛs/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with less

How do you divide less into syllables?

less divides as less. less has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in less?

Less has 1 syllable (less).

Which syllable is stressed in less?

The stressed syllable in less is less. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce less?

/lɛs/ in American English.