How do you pronounce "leicestershire"?

In American English: /lˈɛstɚʃɚ/ (L-ehst-ursh). In British English: /lˈɛstəʃə/ (L-ehst-uhsh). In Canadian English: /lˈɛstɚʃɚ/ (L-ehst-ursh). In Australian English: /lˈɛstəʃə/ (L-ehst-uhsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /lˈɛstɚʃɚ/ (L-ehst-ursh), while in British English it's /lˈɛstəʃə/ (L-ehst-uhsh).

How to Pronounce "leicestershire"

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leicestershire

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/lˈɛstɚʃɚ/

L-ehst-ursh

Syllable Breakdown

lleices·ɛstter·ɚʃshire

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