How to pronounce Leicester
Say it like LES-ter. Leicester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Leicester. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LES
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leicester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Leicester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LES-tuh.
What does Leicester mean?
- a largely agricultural county in central England
- an industrial city in Leicestershire in central England; built on the site of a Roman settlement
Words that rhyme with Leicester
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Leicester.
Questions about saying Leicester
How do you pronounce Leicester?
Say LES-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Leicester?
Leicester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · ter.
Is Leicester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɛstə/ (LES-tuh).