Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
[ˌɬan.vai̯r.pʊɬˌɡwɨ̞n.ɡɨ̞ɬ.ɡɔˌɡɛr.əˌχwɨ̞rnˌdrɔ.bʊɬˌɬan.təˌsɪl.jɔˌɡɔ.ɡɔˈɡoːχ]
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is the Welsh name for a village in Wales that is famous for having one of the longest place names in the world.
Is it said differently in some regions?
This name refers to a village located in Wales.
Did you know?
- The village name was intentionally lengthened in the 1860s to attract tourists and create a record for the longest place name in Britain.
- The name contains a hidden description of the local geography, mentioning both a 'white hazel' and a 'red cave'.
- Locals and visitors often shorten the name to Llanfair PG in daily conversation. This abbreviation keeps the first part of the name and the initials of the middle section.
Examples in context
- Wyt ti wedi gweld y arwydd i Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?Have you seen the sign for Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a map of Wales.
- ElowenEdrychwch ar Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch!Look at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch!
- GarethMae'n enw anhygyrchog, Elowen.It's an incredible name, Elowen.
- ElowenGallwch chi ei weld ar y map, Gareth?Can you see it on the map, Gareth?
- GarethYdw, mae'n rhyfaint iawn.Yes, it is very long.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
