How to pronounce imago
Say it like ih-MAY-goh. Imago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- ih
- MAY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of imago
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-MAY-goh.
What does imago mean?
- The final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis.
- An idealized 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 is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imago.
Questions about saying imago
How do you pronounce imago?
Say ih-MAY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imago?
Imago has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: ih · MAY · goh.
Is imago pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/ (ih-MAY-goh).