I have heard Phil Knight use the second pronunciation. So, that's my vote.

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Jun 19, 2024
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POLL: What is the proper way to pronounce "Nike"?

RSL This is my dupe account

Jun 19, 4:38pm

I used to work at Nike WHQ. I never heard anything other than "Nigh-key".

Filiberto

Jun 19, 4:41pm

Have you ever worked at Filiberto's?

2FarGone

Jun 19, 4:55pm

I have heard Phil Knight use the second pronunciation. So, that's my vote.

crack

Jun 19, 4:41pm

Similar to how you pronounce Porsche

Ted Lasso

Jun 19, 4:41pm

Por-shee?

m0resn0w

Jun 19, 4:50pm

Tie-knee wee-knee

foofcoug

Jun 19, 5:11pm

Nee-kay

Nikomedes

Jun 19, 4:42pm

trick question: which century are we discussing?

BYUtiful

Jun 20, 10:08am

Is it Phil Knight or Phil Knightey? Enough said.

DieHarder

Jun 19, 4:42pm

More to say: Except there is no vowel at the end of Phil’s last name.

Big Daddy D

Jun 19, 5:09pm

Not only is it silent but invisible & deadly.

Q-grr

Jun 19, 7:17pm

The way the natives say it otherwise you’re a bigot

Longseason

Jun 19, 4:46pm

If you're trying to differentiate between Reebok and Nike:

d-coug

Jun 19, 5:15pm

Now do Adidas

CatamountFan

Jun 19, 5:21pm

The Greek name of the goddess of victory is certainly pronounced

Still Blue

Jun 19, 5:23pm

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