Leicester Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫɛstɝ

LES-ter

UK

ˈlɛstə

LES-tuh

Definition

Leicester is a city in the East Midlands of England, known for its diverse population and historical sites. It is also the name of a famous football club in the UK.

Usage & Nuances

'Leicester' is both a city and a football club. The pronunciation is 'Lester' (/ˈlɛstər/), not as it is written. Used primarily in geographic or sports contexts. Often confused in pronunciation by learners.

• Spanish: Leicester
• Portuguese (BR): Leicester
• Portuguese (PT): Leicester
• Chinese (Simplified): 莱斯特
• Chinese (Traditional): 萊斯特
• Hindi: लेस्टर
• Arabic: ليستر
• Bengali: লেস্টার
• Russian: Лестер
• Japanese: レスター
• Vietnamese: Leicester
• Korean: 레스터
• Turkish: Leicester
• Urdu: لیسٹر
• Indonesian: Leicester

Example Sentences

Leicester is a city in England.

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Many people visit Leicester to see its museums.

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The Leicester football team won the match.

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Have you ever been to Leicester? The food scene is amazing there.

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In 2016, Leicester shocked everyone by winning the Premier League.

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There's a train from London to Leicester every hour.

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