How to Pronounce Image

To pronounce "image", say IM-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “image”

"image" has 3 syllables: im-ag-e. It rhymes with scrimmage and afterimage, if that helps it stick.

What does image mean?

noun

  1. An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.

    “The Bible forbids the worship of graven images.”

  2. A mental picture of something not real or not present.

verb

  1. To represent by an image or symbol; to portray.
  2. To reflect, mirror.

Synonyms

ideapicturevaluerange

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Words that rhyme with image

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scrimmageafterimagesoftimagetransimage

Related words

picturefigureeffigysimulacrumdoubleprototypetropepersona

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "image"?▾

"Image" has 3 syllables: im · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "image"?▾

The IPA transcription of "image" is /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "image" mean?▾

Image: An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.

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