Whether you live in our wonderful borough, or are simply passing through, it is hard not to notice the number of place names with some strange – often wonderful – pronunciations.
From Mytholmroyd to Northowram – here are the top 15 mispronounced Calderdale place names, and how to say them correctly.
. Sowerby Bridge
Many readers shared their stories of how visitors to the area think Sowerby Bridge is pronounced "Sour-bee-Bridge".
. Mytholmroyd
Although it may seem obvious to those that live near, many people struggle with the pronunciation of Mytholmroyd. "Myth-en-home-royd" and "Mithumroyd" were two common options.
. Barkisland
To be fair to people from outside the area it is spelt "Bark-island", but residents know it's "Bark-is-land". Photo: Google Street View
. Skircoat Green
Many visitors pronounce Skircoat Green as "Skir-coat" instead of "Skirc't"
. Ovenden
It may look like it from the spelling but Ovenden sounds nothing like the kitchen appliance people cook with. Photo: Google Street View
1. Sowerby Bridge
Many readers shared their stories of how visitors to the area think Sowerby Bridge is pronounced "Sour-bee-Bridge".
2. Mytholmroyd
Although it may seem obvious to those that live near, many people struggle with the pronunciation of Mytholmroyd. "Myth-en-home-royd" and "Mithumroyd" were two common options.
3. Barkisland
To be fair to people from outside the area it is spelt "Bark-island", but residents know it's "Bark-is-land". Photo: Google Street View
4. Skircoat Green
Many visitors pronounce Skircoat Green as "Skir-coat" instead of "Skirc't"