How to pronounce ideologue
Say it like ID-ee-uh-log. Ideologue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ideologue. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ID
- ee
- uh
- log
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ideologue 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- logKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ideologue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-dee-uh-log.
What does ideologue mean?
- One who advocates an ideology, especially as an official or preeminent advocate.
Where does ideologue come from?
Borrowed from French idéologue.
Questions about saying ideologue
How do you pronounce ideologue?
Say ID-ee-uh-log. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdiəlɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdiəlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ideologue?
Ideologue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · uh · log.
Is ideologue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈaɪdiəlɒɡ/ (EYE-dee-uh-log).