Have you ever wondered how to pronounce those fascinating Cornish place names? Now you can explore their unique sounds and stories right here!
This collection celebrates the rich heritage and identity of Cornwall through its place names. Listen to authentic recordings of locals pronouncing each name, and immerse yourself in the history, culture, and language that make Cornwall so special.
Whether you’re a visitor, a local, or simply curious, use our search or just list the place names and let the sounds of Cornwall guide you.
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Tideford (2)
Tideford, meaning ‘ford of the river Tiddy’, is a small village in east Cornwall.
This is another example where locals have two ways of pronouncing the name. -
Tintagel
Tintagel is situated on the North coast of Cornwall and is renowned for its association with the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table -
Tredavoe
Tredavoe, whose Cornish name is Trewordhavow, is a hamlet to the west of Newlyn. -
Tywardreath (1)
Tywardreath is a village in southeast Cornwall that developed around Tywardreath Priory, a medieval Augustinian foundation established in the 12th century. The settlement grew with agriculture, local trade, and connections to nearby mining and port activities. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it benefited from nearby copper and tin mining and the Fowey River for transport. The village expanded gradually with housing, a church, and community services. Today it functions mainly as a residential village with historical landmarks reflecting its medieval and industrial past.
There seem to be two versions of pronunciation within the local community. -
Tywardreath (2)
Tywardreath is a village in southeast Cornwall that developed around Tywardreath Priory, a medieval Augustinian foundation established in the 12th century. The settlement grew with agriculture, local trade, and connections to nearby mining and port activities. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it benefited from nearby copper and tin mining and the Fowey River for transport. The village expanded gradually with housing, a church, and community services. Today it functions mainly as a residential village with historical landmarks reflecting its medieval and industrial past.
There seem to be two versions of pronunciation within the local community. -
Whipsiderry
Whipsiderry beach is adjacent to Porth beach and can be accessed at low tide from Porth but otherwise there is a stairway in the cliff. Unfortunately due to dangerous rock falls and contentious development above Whipsiderry, the stairway access to the beach has been closed. If you do gain access to the beach by walking either from Watergate Bay or Porth be very wary of more potential deadly rock falls. Also, check the tides carefully so as not to get cut off.