How to Pronounce "leningrad"
word
ˈɫɛnənˌɡɹæd/, /ˈɫɛnɪnˌɡɹæd
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ˈlɛnɪnˌɡrad
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Definition
Leningrad is the former name of the Russian city now called Saint Petersburg. It was named Leningrad from 1924 to 1991 in honor of Vladimir Lenin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛnənˌɡɹæd/, /ˈɫɛnɪnˌɡɹæd
British English
ˈlɛnɪnˌɡrad
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEN-in-grad
UK
LEN-in-grad
Listen in Context
Leningrad was a major city in Russia.
My grandfather visited Leningrad in the 1980s.
Leningrad is now known as Saint Petersburg.
During World War II, the Siege of Leningrad lasted almost 900 days.