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Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll (Welsh: [ɬan.ˌvair.puɬˈɡwɨ̞n.ɡɨ̞ɬ]), often shortened to Llanfairpwll and sometimes to Llanfair PG, is a village and community on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. It is located on the Menai Strait, next to the Britannia Bridge.
The Welsh language looks daunting to those of us who don't speak it, largely because of its obsession with the letters L and W. But all words are spelled phonetically — pronounced exactly as they are spelled.
This is a village of 3,000 residents, 71% of whom speak Welsh first language, a number that climbs to 94% if we’re only talking about the 10-14 age range. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch’s name might be a gimmick, but it is a gimmick that has stood the test of time and will continue to do so for ...
Jun 13, 2019 · On the coast of Anglesey in Wales, just a few miles from the Menai Strait, lies a town with a name so long that only the most dedicated Welsh learners can pronounce it properly: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Mar 5, 2015 · Discover Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales: This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its...
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May 27, 2024 · Welsh Language and Culture: With over 70% of Llanfairpwll‘s residents speaking Welsh as their first language, visitors have ample opportunities to immerse themselves in this ancient and melodic tongue.
A 2011 survey revealed that 71% of the village's population can speak Welsh. The village has a railway station, known as Llanfairpwll railway station. The station is known for its huge sign of the village's name and how to pronounce it.
