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How to Pronounce IKEA/2-syl/
/aɪˈkiː.ə/
Acronym: *Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd* — founder's initials + hometown. Swedish, est. 1943.
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Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce IKEA?
IKEA is pronounced /aɪˈkiː.ə/ — "IKE-a" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in IKEA?
IKEA has 2 syllables: IKE-a. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in IKEA?
The first syllable — "IKE" — carries primary stress: /aɪˈkiː.ə/.
Where does the word IKEA come from?
IKEA is a Swedish loanword — Acronym: *Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd* — founder's initials + hometown. Swedish, est. 1943..
Is IKEA pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
IKEA is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing IKEA?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: IKE—A. Stress the first syllable loudly.