How do you pronounce "leicester"?

In American English: /ˈlɛstɝ/ (LEHST-ur). In British English: /lˈɛstə/ (L-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛstɝ/ (LEHST-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɛstə/ (L-ehst).

Is "leicester" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛstɝ/ (LEHST-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɛstə/ (L-ehst).

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leicester

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/ˈlɛstɝ/

LEHST-ur

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lɛstleices·ɝter

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