How to Pronounce Ideas

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/aɪˈdɪəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ideas”

"ideas" has 2 syllables: id-eas. It rhymes with speos and tortillas, if that helps it stick.

What does ideas mean?

noun

  1. An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
  2. The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with ideas

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speostortillaspizzeriasdiarrheasgarciascasias

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ideas"?▾

"Ideas" has 2 syllables: id · eas.

What is the IPA transcription of "ideas"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ideas" is /aɪˈdɪəz/.

What does "ideas" mean?▾

Ideas: An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

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