How to Pronounce "ideogram"
word
ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm
EYE-dee-uh-gram
ˈɪdɪˌɒɡɹæm
ID-ee-OG-ram
Definition
An ideogram is a symbol that represents an idea or a concept rather than a specific word or sound.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm
British English
ˈɪdɪˌɒɡɹæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-dee-uh-gram
UK
ID-ee-OG-ram
Listen in Context
A Chinese character can be an ideogram.
The heart shape is an ideogram for love.
Ancient Egyptians used many ideograms in their writing.
It's amazing how a single ideogram can represent such a complex idea.