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Posted By: Brian Peters
13-May-15 - 06:22 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Local place names - local pronunciation
Subject: RE: Folklore: Local place names - local pronunciation

In these parts, Tintwistle is often (though not always) pronounced 'Tinzel' by locals.

Citizens of Connecticut insist on sounding the 'W' in their town of 'Norwich'. Not sure which is older.