Do You Know the Origin of Swampscott's Name?

Swampscott, pronounced swamp-scutt, is among the more difficult town names in the state to pronounce, according to a recent article outlining the phonetics and origins of 30 Massachusetts towns.

We have the Native American roots in the state to thank for some truly unique and, in some cases, downright confusing pronunciations. (Ever had a tourist ask for directions to Glow-ses-ter?)

And Swampscott is, according to the report, another one of those Native American town names. According to the Boston.com slideshow, “Swampscott is likely from the M’sqiompsk meaning ’red rock,’ a reference to the town’s visible granite deposits.”

So what do you think? Do your guests struggle with pronouncing Swampscott? Did the slideshow leave off a town name that you think deserves to be listed among the hard-to-pronounce?