Try the pronunciation of “Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch” on for size. Imagine having to ask directions to this place in Wales. It probably makes more sense to the local Welsh speaking community and hails as the “longest officially recognised place name in the United Kingdom and one of the longest in the world”. The sign pictured has the pronunciation below the name for any english speaking individuals.

The name has 58 letters in it, or 51 letters if you’re using the Welsh alphabet.