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Published on 2025-04-30 06:11:32 - CNN
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  • Island nations are exposed to all manner of intriguing customs, cuisines and cultural quirks. They can also wind up with some thoroughly strange place names.

The article from CNN Travel discusses the frequent mispronunciation of British place names by both foreigners and locals, highlighting the complexities of the English language. It features a list of commonly mispronounced places such as Bicester, which is often mistakenly pronounced as "Bi-cester" instead of the correct "Bister," and Towcester, which should be said as "Toe-ster" rather than "Tow-cester." Other examples include Godmanchester, which is pronounced "Gum-ster," and Southwark, which is correctly said as "Suth-uk." The article also touches on the historical and linguistic reasons behind these pronunciations, such as the influence of Old English and local dialects, and provides tips for travelers to avoid these common errors when visiting the UK.

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