Cómo Pronunciar "pygmalion"
word
ˌpɪɡˈmeɪɫjən
pig-MAYL-yuhn
pɪɡˈmeɪliən
pig-MAY-lee-uhn
Definición
Pygmalion is a figure from Greek mythology, a sculptor who fell in love with a statue he had carved. The word is also used in literature and psychology to refer to the idea that one's expectations can influence another's behavior—known as the Pygmalion effect.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌpɪɡˈmeɪɫjən
Inglés Británico
pɪɡˈmeɪliən
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
pig-MAYL-yuhn
UK
pig-MAY-lee-uhn
Escucha en Contexto
Pygmalion was a famous sculptor in Greek mythology.
The story of Pygmalion inspired many artists.
In psychology, there is a Pygmalion effect.
Have you read Shaw's play Pygmalion? It's really clever.