England is known for having lots of confusing names for its towns and villages that are pronounced nothing like how they are written down.
If you are not from the North East, there are loads of place names that are likely to catch you out.
Cambois is a seaside village along the Northumberland coastline so might be worth a visit.
But if you are planning a trip there soon, you might want to look at this guide to make sure you pronounce its name correctly.
The beach is the main attraction for the seaside village. (Image: Getty)
How to pronounce Cambois
For many people, their first reaction to Cambois is to say it like cam-boys but this is completely wrong.
It is also not said like cam-bwar, which would be similar to how you pronounce some French words.
If you want to impress the locals on your visit to Cambois, you should be pronouncing it like cam-iss.
The B and O in the village’s name are completely silent.
Liam Lav, a content creator on TikTok from the North East, posted a video about five place names only locals know how to pronounce.
The number one spot went to Cambois, with many people taking to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person said: “Lived in Cambois from birth to 29 years, its def Cammis but my mam always called it camboys.”
Another person said: “Cambois used to be Camus on old maps.”
What can you do in Cambois?
The village is quite popular with tourists because of its beach and stunning views of the coastline.
Cambois North Beach stretches for miles and has plenty of sand that is perfect for building sandcastles.
The beach is backed by rocks and grassy dunes and is often used by surfers and anglers.
Even in the colder months, the beach is a good spot for a long walk.
Found very close to the beach is Charltons Bar, where you can enjoy a drink and a hot meal, including some classic fish and chips.
Reviews on Tripadvisor say the restaurant is “excellent” and offers “great homecooked food”.
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The area is great for long walks along the coastline and is not too far from other seaside towns and villages.
The next time you visit Cambois, you can impress the locals with your correct pronunciation of the village’s name.
Did you already know how to pronounce Cambois? Let us know in the comments.