How to pronounce GORM, and what it means
GORM is the name of an IKEA shelving unit. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Person's name
GORM
GORM
- Product
- Shelving unit
- The name
- Gorm, a man's name of Danish origin, borne by Gorm the Old, an early king of Denmark.
How to say GORM
Say GORM, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.
The sounds to watch in GORM:
- 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 GORM
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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