How to pronounce less

Say it like this: /ˈlɛs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈlɛs/

British

What does less mean?

prepMinus; not including

“Total: $500, less $50 expenses.”

verbTo make less; to lessen.

“1386-90, Gower, Confessio Amantis What he will make lesse, he lesseth.”

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