How to pronounce INGOLF, and what it means

INGOLF is the name of an IKEA chair. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Person's name
INGOLF
ING-olf
Product
Chair
The name
Ingolf, an old Norse man's name.

How to say INGOLF

Say ING-olf, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.

The sounds to watch in INGOLF:

  • 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 INGOLF

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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