How do you pronounce IKEA wrong?

While in English, most people pronounce the Swedish furniture store giant Ikea as 'Eye-key-ah' - in European countries, different vowels are elongated. According to Hanna, from Sweden, the store isn't pronounced how we think, explaining the Swedes say: 'Eh-kay-ah. '

How do you pronounce IKEA confirms?

Mothership on X: "IKEA confirms 'IKEA' is pronounced ' ee-kay-uh ' https://t.co/mduOQkBKX3 https://t.co/5NPNvJUV4D" / X.

What does incorrect pronunciation mean?

mis·pro·nounce ˌmis-prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s. : to pronounce in a way considered incorrect .

What does IKEA stand for in English?

Did you know? IKEA is named after the initials of founder Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, the farm on which he grew up, and Agunnaryd, the nearby village .

What does the E in IKEA stand for?

The word 'IKEA' is an acronym that celebrates our Swedish heritage. I stands for Ingvar, the first name of the IKEA founder. K is for Kamprad, his last name. E is for Elmtaryd , the name of the farm where Ingvar grew up, and A is for Agunnaryd, the name of the parish in Småland, Ingvar's home village.

What does IKEA mean in Swedish?

IKEA is the name of a popular Scandinavian-founded, worldwide furniture store. The acronym that makes up the name stands for Ingvar Kamprad (the founder's name), Elmtaryd (the farm where the founder grew up), and Agunnaryd (the founder's hometown) . Related words: big-box store.

What did IKEA used to be called?

History. In 1943, then-17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA as a mail-order sales business, and began to sell furniture five years later. The first store was opened in Älmhult, Småland, in 1958, under the name Möbel-IKÉA (Möbel means "furniture" in Swedish).

Why does IKEA have funny names?

IKEA's naming system all goes back to its Swedish founder Ingvar Kamprad (cool name btw). According to Business Insider Kamprad has dyslexia so he needed a better way to simplify the item codes. His solution? Name IKEA products after specific and categorised Swedish words .

Why does IKEA say now or never?

However, it's a necessary process in order to make sure IKEA is keeping up with changing times. Therefore, you may see some articles with "Now or Never" beneath the item's name. This means the item has been discontinued and will not be returning . However, keep in mind a similar product may be available.

Why is IKEA furniture named weird?

According to Business Insider Kamprad has dyslexia so he needed a better way to simplify the item codes. His solution? Name IKEA products after specific and categorised Swedish words .

PSA: You've Been Pronouncing IKEA Wrong All This Time (2024)

And yes, you're pronouncing it wrong.

By Sienna LivermorePublished: Nov 12, 2018 5:40 PM EST

IKEA is one of our go-to furniture shops, especially when we're wanting to score things on the cheap and hack them into something truly wow-worthy, so we don't really question anything IKEA does—except it's name. Why is it written in all caps? If you've ever wondered this, too, there's finally an answer. And soul-crushing news: You're also pronouncing it wrong.