How to pronounce ALEX, and what it means
ALEX is the name of an IKEA drawer unit and desk. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Person's name
ALEX
AH-leks
- Product
- Drawer unit and desk
- The name
- Alex, a name and a short form of Alexander.
How to say ALEX
Say AH-leks, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.
The sounds to watch in ALEX:
- X is "ks", as in English.
Our guide to Swedish pronunciation explains these sounds in more detail, and the Swedish keyboard lets you type å, ä and ö.
Why it is called ALEX
Some IKEA product families carry first names: bookcases and shelving often get men's names, and fabrics and curtains have often had women's names.
Sources
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