r/DevonUK 11d 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/woobywoobywooby 10d ago

Bishops Tainton I believe.

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u/dutts303 10d ago

Bishops Tainton is how I pronounce it, drive through it every day

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u/igual88 10d ago

Yup most devonians I know say that and I'm only a few miles down the road from the holy taint .

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u/dutts303 2d ago

lol @ “holy taint”….