the UK has some rather quirky pronounciations, ie Belvoir+ Beaver. and Beuleau+Booley. I remember when driving in ENgland the first time, and mispronouncing Gloucester (Glowster) and Worcester (Wooster) I thought I was cleaver when stopping for petrol and asking the attendent how far it was to Crinster? FIneally he said," Oh, you must mean Cirencester!" (Actually pronounced as it is spelled for a change.