James Kelly
Hi gang! 🙌 Ever tried saying some of our local Sussex place names and ended up sounding like you’ve got a mouth full of marshmallows? 🍡 No worries, we’ve all been there. Here’s a cheeky rundown of the top 10 Sussex names that have us all twisted:
1. Slaugham
You might think it’s “SLAW-ham”, but locals will tell you it’s more like “SLUM”. Yep, we’re just as confused as you are. 🤷♂️
2. Hooe
Once upon a time, an owl 🦉 decided to settle down here but got so confused with the name it just said, “Hoo?”. Classic owl move.
3. Herstmonceux
Sounds fancy, right? It’s like Hogwarts met Monaco. But try saying it three times fast, and you might summon a wild Sussex gnome. 🧙♂️
4. Lewes
Looks easy. Sounds… not so easy. It’s “LOO-iss”. Or is it “LEW-ess”? BRB, going for a crisis nap. 😴
5. Pevensey
Not “PEE-ven-see”, folks. It’s “PEV-un-zee”. Because why make life simple, right?
6. Alfriston
Is it “AL-fri-ston” or “AL-fry-stun”? Trick question, it’s both! Just kidding, we have no idea. 😜
7. Rodmell
This ain’t no “ROD-mell”. Sussex likes to keep things jazzy with “ROD-muhl”. Yep, like ‘muddle’. We’re in one, thanks. It’s also where all the fishing rods come to meditate. Yep, fishing rods meditate, didn’t you know? 🎣🧘
8. Wadhurst
Say “WOD-hurst” and not “WAD-hurst”. Otherwise, you might end up in a mysterious place where socks go missing from the laundry. 👻
9. Patcham
Not “PATCH-am” but “PAT-chum”. Like you’re chatting with a mate. “Wassup, chum?” 🤙
10. Cuckfield
Alright, fam, this ain’t a drill. It’s “COOK-field”, not… the other thing. Keep it PG, Sussex! 😅
Bonus Challenge: Get your mates together for a crazy night in. The game? Sussex name pronunciation battles. Loser has to order the next takeaway. 🍕
So, how’d you fare? Got a newfound respect for those Sussex OGs? Whatever the result, just remember: it’s not about perfection; it’s about the LOLs along the way. 😂
