Some are straightforward, like Ballyclare, Glengormley and Ballyduff. Others are certainly not!
Whether you’re a visitor to the borough or you’ve recently moved to the area, there are some names that really seem to trip people up.
Check out our list of 9 places and see if you agree.
1. Mispronounced places
Some place names across Newtownabbey trip people up when they are trying to pronounce them. Photo: Contributed
2. Mispronounced places
Doagh. Doagh village, situated just outside Ballyclare and the Doagh Road in the Three Mile Water area of Newtownabbey, have been causing headaches for visitors using sat-nav for a long time. Doagh is pronounced 'Doak' rather than 'Do-ah.' Photo: Google
3. Mispronounced places
Sandyknowes. One of the most mentioned areas on Northern Ireland's traffic bulletins, Sandyknowes is often referred to as Sandy-nose. However, locals and those familiar with Ulster Scots will pronounce it as Sandy-nows. Photo: Freddie Parkinson
4. Mispronounced places
Boghill Road. Located in the Mallusk area, Boghill Road has tripped a lot of people when it comes to pronouncing it. Many would say 'Bog-hill' but to the locals, it's 'Bo-hill.' Photo: Google