The name Leominster (pronounced Lemster) possibly derives from Earl Leofric, the husband of Lady Godiva. The town was first recorded as ‘Llanllieni’, the Welsh name for ‘church on the streams’. Why is Bicester pronounced bister? A common mispronunciation of the town is ‘by-cester’. But unlike Cirencester, the ‘cester’ part in […]
Hunstanton has been named one of the best seaside towns in Britain. We can’t say we’re surprised, it’s got everything you need for a quintessential trip to the sea. Fish and chip shops, arcades, a sea life centre, family entertainment and a lovely beach that spans for miles, what more […]
The name of the village is a local curiosity, as its pronunciation (and occasional spelling) differs from what one might expect. On local signs, the village is sometimes marked as Woolsery alongside the original name. This is due to the pronunciation of the village’s name being /ˈwʊlzəri/. How do you […]
Portsmouth – ports-muth; another name stolen from England, this Southside city was founded by Lt. Col. William Crawford in 1752. How do you pronounce Portsmouth Maine? It looks like it could be TOP-sham, but it’s actually TOP-sum. Another one that should be a no-brainer, but some people have been heard […]
10 Must Eat Norfolk Foods Cromer Crab. Full of flavour and sweeter than other crabs, the Cromer Crab is probably Norfolk’s most famous food item and can be found on menus around the world. Brancaster Mussels. Norfolk Black Turkey. Stiffkey Cockles. Mrs Temples Cheeses. Samphire. Norfolk Asparagus. Norfolk Game. What […]
How do you pronounce the word? There are two ways to pronounce “the.” One pronunciation sounds like /ðə/ (“thuh,” rhymes with “duh”) and the other sounds like /ði/ (“thee,” rhymes with “free”). The pronunciation of the word “the” depends on the first sound of the word that comes after it. […]
The city is bordered to the west by the Elizabeth River and to the north by the Chesapeake Bay. It also shares land borders with the independent cities of Chesapeake to its south and Virginia Beach to its east. Norfolk, Virginia Incorporated 1736 Government • Mayor Kenny Alexander (D) Area […]
Another Norfolk place name that looks relatively simple to pronounce on the face of it, but people often get it wrong. Those seeing it on a road sign for the first time are more than likely to pronounce it ‘stiff-key’ as it’s spelled, but in reality, it’s actually pronounced ‘stew-key‘. […]
A hundred was the division of a shire for administrative, military and judicial purposes under the common law. Originally, when introduced by the Saxons between 613 and 1017, a hundred had enough land to sustain approximately one hundred households headed by a hundred-man or hundred eolder. What is a hundred […]
The commonest suffix in compound London place names is ‘ham’ (the origin of the word ‘home’), which used to mean a collection of dwellings – often a farm – as in Ickenham, Lewisham and Rainham. What does the word HAM mean in place names? homestead, villageThe Old English ham which […]
Muslim Population by State 2022 State Muslims per 100K 2022 Pop. Arkansas 128 3,042,017 Wyoming 127 582,233 South Carolina 125 5,342,388 New Hampshire 123 1,378,449 How many Muslims are in NH? New Hampshire’s practicing Muslims, numbering about 1,200, are concentrated near Manchester, the state’s largest city, with a little more […]
Coös County, New Hampshire– (pronounced “CO-ahss” with two syllables)… is a county in New Hampshire, established December 24, 1803. How do you pronounce Coos? I’m about halfway through Wizard and Glass and am absolutely loving Roland’s backstory. He’s probably my favorite protagonist in all of King’s works. I’m wondering how […]
Hants. England County Alternative name Abbreviation Hampshire County of Southampton Southamptonshire Hants Herefordshire County of Hereford Here, Heref Hertfordshire County of Hertford Herts Huntingdonshire County of Huntingdon Hunts How do you abbreviate Hampshire? Hants is the abbreviated form of Hampshire. The abbreviated form is derived from Old English Hantum plus […]
Caw-fee. Most Popular Words New Yorkers Say Differently Coffee – Caw-fee – Easily a New York Accent word favorite. The “off” in the word coffee is replaced with an “aww” sound. What phrases do New Yorkers say? 56 Things New Yorkers Say and What They Mean: NY Slang from a… […]
What is the correct way to say Nevada? Apparently, the only acceptable pronunciation of the state is “Nev-AD-a,” not “Nev-AH-da.” Pronouncing the state’s name incorrectly can draw ire among residents, especially if you’re a politician. Why do they call it Nevada? 4.In the early 1800s, the Spanish gave Nevada its […]