You've been pronouncing 'IKEA' wrong this whole time

Correct way to pronounce word is 'ee-kay-uh'

Yes, we've all been pronouncing IKEA wrong.

The Swedish furniture and house ware chain told the TODAY Show that Americans who pronounce it "Eye-Kee-Uh," are doing it all wrong.

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The correct way to pronounce it is "ee-kay-uh."

IKEA is the world's largest furniture retailer, with more than 384 stores in 48 countries. The company is responsible for 1 percent of world commercial-product wood consumption, which is the largest in the retail sector.

There is only one IKEA in Michigan, located in Canton Township at 41640 Ford Road.

 

 


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