How to pronounce ideogram
Say it like ID-ee-oh-gram. Ideogram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- ee
- oh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ideogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ideogram
American and British speakers say ideogram in essentially the same way: /ˈɪdioʊɡræm/ in the US and /ˈɪdiəɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-ee-uh-gram.
What does ideogram mean?
- A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.
Where does ideogram come from?
From ideo- + -gram.
Questions about saying ideogram
How do you pronounce ideogram?
Say ID-ee-oh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdioʊɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈɪdiəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ideogram?
Ideogram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · oh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say ideogram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪdioʊɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈɪdiəɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.