Whether you live in our wonderful city, or you’ve just simply passed through, it is hard not to notice the number of place names with some strange – often wonderful – pronunciations.
If you’re from a village or street with a difficult-to-say name then the correct pronunciation may come naturally, but for visitors from further afield it can be a little daunting.
Here are 8 of the most commonly mispronounced Peterborough place names, according to our readers - join in the conversation on Facebook.
5. Holme
The village of Holme doesn’t sound how it looks though, with the correct pronunciation being Home. | Google
6. Bourges Boulevard
It might look quite the mouthful but Bourges Boulevard is easier than you might first think. It is just pronounced Bourge Boulevard. | Google
7. Celta Road
Celta Road has also caused a bit of confusion in the past with some calling it Sel-ta. | Google
8. Marholm
Last but not least we have Marholm. Want to say it right? It sounds like Maa-rum. | Google