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

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-Ah," 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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