Throw in the county’s dialect and Derbyshire residents’ fondness for shortening place names or giving them nicknames and it’s little wonder that interlopers can get a bit lost.
Here are a few names that can cause confusion….and their correct pronunciations.
5. Erewash
Erewash Museum in Ilkeston foxes many people as to its pronunciation. The borough of Erewash is not known as ear-wash, the correct pronunciation is error-wash. Photo: Lindsay Colbourne
6. Eyam
The historic village is a popular destination for visitors but how many call it e-am or i-am? The correct pronunciation is eem. Photo: SWNS
7. Calow
The name of this north Derbyshire village baffles some visitors. Its pronunciation doesn't rhyme with mallow but instead is cay-low. Photo: Submitted
8. Calver
Is it cal-ver to rhyme with pal or car-ver to match the craft of a wood sculptor? Stick with the second option and you've got the right pronunciation. Photo: Google