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WHEN learning to read, your parents and teachers would always tell you to sound out the word.

Unfortunately, if you’re in Scotland, that won’t always help.

From Milngavie to Ecclefechan, these Scottish place names are pronounced a lot different from how they are written.

While some Scottish place names like Dull and Twatt will make you laugh, these place names might leave you in a muddle.

So, to make it easier for those coming to the greatest country in the world, here's a handy guide on how to pronounce 15 of the most difficult Scottish place names.

1. Ecclefechan

Pronounced Eck-el-feck-han.

2. Milngavie

Pronounced Mill-guy.

3. Auchenshuggle

Pronounced Aw-ken-shuggle.

4. Auchtermuchty

Pronounced Awk-ter-muck-tay.

5. Culzean

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Pronounced Kull-ane.

6. Freuchie

Pronounced Froo-kay.

7. Findochty

Pronounced Fin-eck-tay.

8. Garioch

Pronounced Gee-ree.

9. Kilconquhar

Pronounced Kin-uck-ar.

10. Kirkcudbright

Pronounced Kirk-coo-bray.

11. Achahoish

Pronounced Ak-a-oish.

12. Dubh Artach

Pronounced Dub Art-ak.

13. Ballachulish

Pronounced Ball-a-hoolish.

14. Anstruther

Pronounced Ainster.

15. Wemyss Bay

Pronounced Weems Bay.