How to Pronounce Imago

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

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3

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “imago”

"imago" has 3 syllables: im-ag-o. It rhymes with plumbago, if that helps it stick.

What does imago mean?

noun

  1. The final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis.
  2. An idealised concept of a loved one, formed in childhood and retained unconsciously into adult life, the basis for the psychological formation of personality archetypes.

Words that rhyme with imago

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumbago

Related words

queensubimagomorphostageinstarpostabdomenentomereseminymphmetasoma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imago"?▾

"Imago" has 3 syllables: im · ag · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "imago"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imago" is /ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/.

What does "imago" mean?▾

Imago: The final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis.

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