How to Pronounce "idealize"
word
aɪˈdiˌɫaɪz
eye-DEE-lyze
aɪˈdɪəlaɪz
eye-DIH-uh-lyze
Definition
To think of or represent something or someone as perfect or better than they really are.
IPA Transcription
American English
aɪˈdiˌɫaɪz
British English
aɪˈdɪəlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-DEE-lyze
UK
eye-DIH-uh-lyze
Listen in Context
Children sometimes idealize their parents.
It is easy to idealize the past when you remember good times.
Some people idealize movie stars or celebrities.
Don't idealize your new job—every workplace has problems.