How to pronounce OMAR, and what it means
OMAR is the name of an IKEA shelving unit. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Person's name
OMAR
OH-mahr
- Product
- Shelving unit
- The name
- Omar, a man's name.
How to say OMAR
Say OH-mahr, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.
The sounds to watch in OMAR:
- 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 OMAR
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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