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Oxford has some intuition-defying pronunciations. If you really want to sound like a native you'll have to say Bay-lee-ill for Balliol (college), Bod-lee-inn for Bodleian (library), Maud-Lynn for Magdalen (College & Street), Wuuster for Worcester (College).
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Some may snigger if you are too literal & get it wrong, but Oxford boasts a Magdalene Road, a Magdalene Street, a Magdalene college & a magdalene bridge.
They are all pronounced Maudlin, and we appreciate anyone taking the trouble to get the name right here.
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Magdalen is pronounced 'maudlin' (honest!).
The River Cherwell is pronounced 'Charwell'.
The River Thames is also known as the Isis.
Call High Street, Broad Street & Turl Street (but no others) 'The High', 'The Broad' & 'The Turl' & you'll really blend in with the locals.
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