There's a street in St. Louis, MO called Loughborough Avenue. It is pronounced LOFF-boro. Years ago I met a lovely couple from New Zealand who asked where they could find LOO-gah Bo-ROO-gah Avenue. After a few seconds to process what street they wanted, I actually managed too keep a straight face and give them directions. I still think of it as LOO-gah Bo-ROO-gah.
@poemblaze In the UK it would be LUFF-boro.
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@gshevlin @poemblaze Loughborough university is famous for its sports programs. Many recent Olympians have trained there.
@stueytheround Didn't know that. Perhaps because it's sport related. @gshevlin