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Cómo se dice y pronuncia « Leicester/2-syl/ » en English — Leicester
/ˈlɛs.tər/
Del latín *Ligora ceaster* (fuerte romano en el río Legra). El sufijo «-cester» siempre se pronuncia /stər/ en los topónimos ingleses.
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ˈlɛs.tər — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Leicester?
Leicester is pronounced /ˈlɛs.tər/ — "LEICE-ster" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Leicester?
Leicester has 2 syllables: LEICE-ster. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Leicester?
The first syllable — "LEICE" — carries primary stress: /ˈlɛs.tər/.
Where does the word Leicester come from?
Leicester is a English loanword — From Latin *Ligora ceaster* (Roman fort on the River Legra). The "-cester" suffix is always /stər/ in English place names..
Is Leicester pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Leicester varies by dialect: AU /ˈlɛs.tər/, UK /ˈlɛs.tə/, US /ˈlɛs.tər/.
How can I practice pronouncing Leicester?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: LEICE—STER. Stress the first syllable loudly.