Loughborough (pronunciation)
From Hull AWE
The English town of Loughborough in Leicestershire is pronounced 'LUFF-ber-uh' (IPA: /ˈlʌf bər ə/). It has a university noted for sport. It is NOT pronounced, as it looks to some, as 'loog-ber-oog', /ˈluːg bər uːg/.
- Loughborough is the home of Loughborough University, a well-regarded institution of Higher Education, with an enviable reputation in sporting prowess among both female and male athletes. It currently hosts various national sports administrations.
