How to Pronounce Paideia

To pronounce "paideia", say PAID-eia — 2 syllables, IPA /paɪˈdeɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/paɪˈdeɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paideia”

"paideia" has 2 syllables: paid-eia.

What does paideia mean?

noun

  1. An Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography, natural history, and philosophy
  2. The epitome of physical and intellectual achievement to which an Ancient Greek citizen could aspire; societal and cultural perfection.

Synonyms

humanitas

Related words

paedeuticsprogymnasmataacademyperipateticismperipateticspedagogismacademepaedagogy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paideia"?▾

"Paideia" has 2 syllables: paid · eia.

What is the IPA transcription of "paideia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paideia" is /paɪˈdeɪ.ə/.

What does "paideia" mean?▾

Paideia: An Athenian system of education designed to give students a broad cultural background focusing integration into the public life of the city-state with subject matter including gymnastics, grammar, rhetoric, music, mathematics, geography, natural history, and philosophy

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