Grasmere pronounced 'grass-mere', not 'graze-mere'
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 13:08 · Archive
The Cumbrian village of Grasmere is commonly mispronounced by visitors as 'graze-mere', when locals say 'grass-mere'.
Grasmere is a popular Lake District village in Cumbria that draws millions of visitors each year. Many tourists mispronounce its name as 'graze-mere' or 'graz-mere', when locals say 'grass-mere'. The village is one of the most commonly mispronounced place names in the area.
Grasmere sits at the heart of the Lake District and is surrounded by fells and woodland walks. The village centre is lined with traditional stone cottages, independent shops and cafés. It attracts walkers, literature enthusiasts and holidaymakers throughout the year.
The village has strong literary connections. Poet William Wordsworth lived there and described the area as 'the loveliest spot that man hath ever found'. A museum dedicated to Wordsworth is among the attractions for visitors.
Grasmere is perhaps best known for its world-famous gingerbread. The unique recipe was created by Victorian cook Sarah Nelson and is sold from the historic Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. The sweet and spicy treat with a distinctive crumbly texture has become one of Cumbria's best-known products, drawing visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Mispronunciation of Cumbrian place names is common among visitors to the region. Other frequently mispronounced locations include Keswick (pronounced 'kezz-ick' not 'kezz-wick'), Coniston ('con-is-tn' not 'cone-iston'), and Ulverston ('ull-vuh-stən' not 'ul-ver-ston'). The variations reflect the local Cumbrian dialect, also known as the Cumberland dialect, which is spoken across Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire, though it is in decline.
How it is being reported
- How to pronounce Lake Distict village famous for its gingerbreadGrasmere has a name that might confuse people who are not from Cumbria, so here is how you say it correctly.NW Evening Mail · 14 Nov, 10:26
- Most commonly mispronounced Cumbrian place names visitors struggle withVisitors to Cumbria can find themselves tripping over the county’s place names before they have even made friends.News & Star · 14 Nov, 06:35
- How to pronounce the Cumbrian village that is famous for its gingerbreadGrasmere has a name that might confuse people who are not from Cumbria, so here is how you say it correctly.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Nov, 06:02
In this story: Grasmere · Cumbria · Lake District · William Wordsworth · Sarah Nelson · Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
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