We asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers for the places that bamboozle newcomers, and they came back with a handful of tongue-twisters.
They include towns on the outskirts of Leeds that look as though they’d be pronounced one way, only for visitors to discover that they sound entirely different.
So, without further ado, here are the top places in the city that are all-too-often pronounced incorrectly –
13. Keighley
Although not in Leeds, Keighley, in nearby Bradford, was one of the top picks from Yorkshire Evening Post readers as a place name that is commonly pronounced incorrectly. Pictured here is Cliffe Castle, an impressive neo-gothic building that houses a heritage museum. "Keighley" is pronounced as though it is written "Keeth-lee". Photo: James Hardisty