Jane S Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've been wondering, how many people still call Covent Garden "Cuvvent" Garden? It was quite common among older people 50 years ago but I haven't heard it for decades and thought it had completely died out until I saw a discussion on another site which showed that it's still current. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbfisher Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Oh dear, Jane S. Never mind about older people 50 years ago - this older person still says Cuvvent. I think I've been hoist by my own thread..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billboyd Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 How about, 'the garden'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrischris Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 It's not a pronunciation thing, but I had no idea what 'the gods' were the first time someone said it to me. I just smiled and hoped I didn't look stupid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 A lot of people seem to speak of going to CG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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