If you're new to Georgia , or even a lifelong resident , you've probably stumbled over a few town names that look simple on paper but sound completely different when spoken aloud.

From silent syllables to unexpected emphasis, these uniquely pronounced Georgia towns are famous for confusing newcomers.

Here's a look at 10 of Georgia's most famously mispronounced towns and how locals actually say them.

How to pronounce these Georgia towns

These 10 towns look like one they're pronounced one way, but sound completely different. Do you pronounce them correctly?

Buena Vista: "BYOO-na VISS-ta" (not BWEH-na VEES-ta)

Dacula: "Duh-CUE-la" (not DAK-yoo-la)

Martinez: "Mar-ten-ez" (not Mar-TEE-nez)

Dahlonega: "Duh-LAW-na-ga"

Hahira: "Hay-HI-ra" (not Ha-HEE-ra)

Hoschton: "HOOSH (like push)-

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