How to pronounce ALGOT, and what it means
ALGOT is the name of an IKEA storage system. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Person's name
ALGOT
AHL-got
- Product
- Storage system
- The name
- Algot, an old Norse man's name.
How to say ALGOT
Say AHL-got, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.
The sounds to watch in ALGOT:
- O is often a long "oo" (as in food), sometimes a short "o" as in hot.
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 ALGOT
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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