Have you ever wondered how to pronounce Nike? Read this blog post to find out, along with a few other interesting facts about the Nike brand.
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Introduction
Nike is one of the most popular brands in the world, and their name is recognized by people of all ages and from all walks of life. But how do you pronounce Nike?
The correct pronunciation of Nike is “ny-kee,” with the emphasis on the first syllable. However, you will often hear people pronounce it “ni-key” or “na-key,” with the emphasis on the second syllable. Both pronunciations are acceptable, and neither is considered incorrect.
So there you have it! Now you know how to pronounce Nike correctly.
The Correct Pronunciation
Nike is an American multinational corporation. It is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is one of the world’s largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment.
The correct pronunciation of Nike is “ny-kee”.
The Origin of the Brand Name
The company was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman, a track-and-field coach at the University of Oregon, and his business partner Philip Knight. They started selling Japanese running shoes out of Knight’s car at track meets, and later opened a retail store called Nike Town. In 1971, the company changed its name to Nike, named after the Greek goddess of victory.
The Nike swoosh was designed by Carolyn Davidson, a student at Portland State University. She was paid $35 for her design, which has become one of the most recognizable logos in the world.
The Famous Swoosh Logo
Nike is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is one of the world’s largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel[3] and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012 (ending May 31, 2012).[4] As of 2012, it employed more than 44,000 people worldwide. In 2014 the brand alone was valued at $19 billion,[5] making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses.[6][7] As of 2017, the Nike swoosh was voted as the most recognized logo in the world.[8]
