11 Northern Ireland places that are often mispronounced
Have you been saying these completely wrong? 🤣
It's safe to say to say, we're a nation that takes pride in our 'wee' country!
Local celebrities including Liam Neeson, Jamie Dornan, and Rory McIlroy have helped put us firmly on the map!
And over the past few months, we've seen a surge in Hollywood A-listers visiting Northern Ireland, exploring our hidden gems and falling in love with our landscape.
But with our strong accents, complicated vocabulary and unique phrases, it's tricky enough for visitors to explore alone.
Not to worry, it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Even some of the locals get some of these wrong! 🤣
Check out some of our favourite mispronounced locations:
Wrong way: Bel-voir
Right way: Beaver
Wrong way: Creg-agh
Right way: Craigy
Wrong way: Magga-berry
Right way: Mac-a-bury
Wrong way: Strano-cum
Right way: Stra-no-cum
Wrong way: Clock-ka
Right way: Clock
Wrong way: Port-glen-one
Right way: Port-glen-own
Wrong way: Or-meow
Right way: Or-mo
Wrong way: Lough-Ne-gah
Right way: Lock-Nay
Wrong way: Cult-ra
Right way: Cultraw
Wrong way: Om-ack
Right way: O-ma (silent g)
Wrong way: A-hog-hill
Right way: A-ho-hill (silent g)
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