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Strangest named station in London
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Cellar Door


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26-05-2011 11:57 AM

Londondrz wrote:
That would be Sasuwaruku for Southwark.

Agreed if you were translating every syllable including acknowledging the ones that are lurking there silently.

I think that the translator(s) have opted for the spelling closest to the actual pronunciation.

The "thw" is silent in local pronunciation, don't you think? If so, then Sazaaku feels like it is following this.

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RE: Strangest named station in London - Cellar Door - 26-05-2011 11:57 AM