How to Pronounce Ideals

To pronounce "ideals", say ID-eals — 2 syllables, IPA /aɪˈdɪəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/aɪˈdɪəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ideals”

"ideals" has 2 syllables: id-eals. It rhymes with reveals and heels, if that helps it stick.

What does ideals mean?

noun

  1. A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
  2. A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.

Synonyms

Lie ideal

Antonyms

filter

Words that rhyme with ideals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

revealsheelsrealskeelsappealsfeelsstealsbealeswheelsmealsdealsheals

Related words

perfectparagonidealisticutopianabstractapotheosisnonpareilsaint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ideals"?▾

"Ideals" has 2 syllables: id · eals.

What is the IPA transcription of "ideals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ideals" is /aɪˈdɪəlz/.

What does "ideals" mean?▾

Ideals: A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.

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