How to pronounce ideology
Say it like eye-dee-OL-uh-jee. Ideology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- eye
- dee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ideology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ideology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-dih-OL-uh-jee.
What does ideology mean?
- an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
- imaginary or visionary theorization
Where does ideology come from?
Borrowed from French idéologie, from idéo- + -logie (equivalent to English ideo- + -logy).
Words that rhyme with ideology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ideology.
Questions about saying ideology
How do you pronounce ideology?
Say eye-dee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪdiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /aɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ideology?
Ideology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: eye · dee · OL · uh · jee.
Is ideology 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 /aɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/ (eye-dih-OL-uh-jee).