To pronounce "leicester", say LEIC-est-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
leicester
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LEIC-est-er
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"leicester" has 3 syllables: leic-est-er. It rhymes with sequester and pester, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lester — easy to mix up when writing.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Leicester" has 3 syllables: leic · est · er.
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