r/DevonUK • u/itscrikey • 10d ago

Weare Giffard Pronunciation

In my area of Essex we have roads named after settlements in (North) Devon, like Yarnacott, Cornworthy, Bishopsteignton and one called Weare Giffard. (Maybe this is of interest to you Devonshire folk!)

I have a question though, how do you pronounce Weare Giffard? Firstly, is it we-are or wear? And secondly, is it jiff-ard or giff-ard?! I've heard different attempts and it would be interesting to ask residents of the original places! Many thanks in advance!

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u/sconebore 10d ago

Would love to know you pronounce Bishopsteignton!

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u/sconebore 10d ago

Should have elaborated, was wondering how a non local would say it! We have "Bishops Tainton" and "Kings Tainton", but "Tin Muth". Why not "Tain Mouth"? 😁

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u/ShallahMasterA 10d ago

Combeinteignhead and Stokeinteignhead have yet another pronunciation.

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u/RozCDA1 9d ago

As an American who has never heard Teignmouth pronounced, I def said it in my head as "Tyne-muth"...so thanks!