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Are you saying these 4 UK places wrong?

How to pronounce British place names: Leicester, Edinburgh, Thames, Greenwich Many learners (and visitors!) say these 4 UK places wrong. 🇬🇧. Leicester = LES-ter. Edinburgh = ED-in-bruh (not “Edin-burg”). Thames = TEMZ (no “th” sound). Greenwich = GREN-itch (the W is silent) Which one surprised you?

What it means

  • UK place names: stop saying these wrong 🇬🇧 Lie-ses-ter Leicester = LES-ter
  • ED-in-burg Edinburgh = ED-in-bruh
  • THAYMZ Thames = TEMZ No “th” sound!
  • GREEN-witch Greenwich = GREN-itch The W is silent!

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Quick quiz

  1. Question 1 of 2

    Which letter is silent in "Greenwich"?

  2. Question 2 of 2

    How do British people say "Leicester"?

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