Makgadik-WHAT? A Guide To Pronouncing African Place Names

Written by Karen Elowitt

So you’re an experienced world traveler, proud that you know the “real” way to say the names of exotic places like Dubai (du-BAY) and Bangkok (bahng-GHAWK).

But how is your knowledge of African place names? Even seasoned travelers — and flummoxed locals — can find African place names to be confusing and impenetrable. Some basic advice: If the name is not English in origin, the rules of English pronunciation don’t apply. So don’t try to apply them!

But don’t worry Trixie Traveler, we’ve got a handy guide to some of the more well-known (and a few obscure) African place names, which will be easily rolling off your tongue in no time flat.

Click here to read the article on AFKTravel.com.

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