How do you pronounce haverhill?

The pronunciation of "Haverhill" depends on whether you're talking about the city in Massachusetts or the town in England.

* Haverhill, Massachusetts: The most common pronunciation is HAY-vər-il. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "a" in "hay" or "say."

* Haverhill, England: The pronunciation is more like HAY-vər-il or HAY-vər-il. The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound.

So, the differences are subtle, but they are there!