Norfolk specializes in odd pronunciations. Hautbois is hobbiss, Wymondham is windum, Costessey is cozzy, Postwick is pozzik. People often ask why that is. I'm not sure, but I think it is just something that happens when you sleep with close relatives.
In Norfolk, there are many unusual place name pronunciations that often puzzle outsiders. Locations like Hautbois, pronounced as 'hobbiss', and Wymondham, sounding like 'windum', showcase this peculiarity. Other examples include Costessey as 'cozzy' and Postwick as 'pozzik.' These unique pronunciations have sparked curiosity among both locals and visitors regarding their origins.
Bill Bryson, in his book "The Road to Little Dribbling," humorously connects these oddities in pronunciation to the region's history....
