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leicester
Definition:
(nou) a largely agricultural county in central England (nou) an industrial city in Leicestershire in central England; built on the site of a Roman settlement
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Common mistakes of leicester pronunciation
- Common vowel mispronunciation: Many people mispronounce the first vowel in "leicester" as in "lie" instead of the correct short "e" sound /ˈlɛs.tər/ (UK) or /ˈlaɪ.səs.tər/ (US). Tip: Focus on making the "e" sound short and crisp.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lEICester" instead of the correct "LEI-cester." The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈlɛs.tər/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to avoid confusion.
- Overpronouncing the "c": Many speakers overemphasize the "c" in "leicester," treating it as a hard "c" sound like in "cat." The correct pronunciation has a soft "c" sound /ˈlɛs.tər/. Tip: Keep the "c" subtle and smooth.
- Misidentifying the final syllable: Some people pronounce the final syllable as "ter" with a strong "r" sound, leading to "leicestEr." The correct ending is a softer /tər/ (UK) or /tər/ (US). Tip: Soften the "r" at the end for clarity.
- Adding unnecessary syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it "leicest-er" instead of "leicester." The correct form has only three syllables /ˈlɛs.tər/. Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to eliminate any extra sounds.