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.
Check out our list of 9 places and see if you agree.
5. Mispronounced places
Sequoia (suh-kwoy- uh) Heights in Jordanstown could be described as one of the more exotic street names in the borough. Photo: Google
6. Mispronounced places
Ypres Park. Named after the Belgian city of Ypres, the region was home to many returning service personnel from World War One. On paper it looks like it should be pronounced wipers, it's pronounced 'ee-pruh' Park. Photo: Google
7. Mispronounced places
Carnmoney. Pronounced Carn-money, sometimes the n is dropped and the area is mistakenly referred to as 'Car-money' village. Photo: Google
8. Mispronounced places
Newtownabbey. Even the name of the region doesn't escape being mispronounced! Correctly pronounced 'New-town-abbey' it can sometimes be called 'Newton-abbey.' Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council