Ikea: pronounced "ih-kay-uh" or "eye-key-uh?"

[FlashHarry]

I grew up overseas, including a stint in Stockholm, where I visited my very first Ikea. In Switzerland, my entire apartment was furnished by the Swedish discount king. It has always bothered me that most Americans say "eye-key-uh"--as do the Australians, I believe. It reminds me of people who say "Eye-rack" and "Eye-ran" for Iraq and Iran.

Or... am I just being a snob?

[calico1]

1. I take it then that the first pronunciation is

the correct one?

[gmoney]

2. Pronounced "Kerry-Okie"

not "Croaky"

[SmileyBoy]

3. I thought it was "Eye-Kee-Uh".

I thought that was the proper pronunciation...:shrug:

[Langis]

4. I say is eye-key-uh

We are getting an Ikea in Phoenix this fall, I can't wait!

[Parrcrow]

5. All this time I thought it was pronounced icky n/t

[AlCzervik]

6. we call it..."Cheap& Cheerful"

[WoodrowFan]

7. blame the ads

the radio and TV ads pronounce it "eye-key-uh"

[hlthe2b]

8. Al Kae da.......

:evilgrin:

Just kidding Ikea fans....

[rooboy]

9. The president pronounces it EYE-RACK. Ok? n/t

[FlashHarry]

10. Of course, he's a mow-rohn. N/T