How to Pronounce "idealizes"
word
aɪˈdiˌɫaɪzɪz
eye-DEE-lyze-iz
aɪˈdɪəlaɪzɪz
eye-DIH-uh-lyze-iz
Definition
To think of or describe someone or something as being perfect or better than they really are.
IPA Transcription
American English
aɪˈdiˌɫaɪzɪz
British English
aɪˈdɪəlaɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-DEE-lyze-iz
UK
eye-DIH-uh-lyze-iz
Listen in Context
She idealizes her best friend and thinks he can do no wrong.
He always idealizes people he admires.
The media often idealizes certain celebrities.
When she talks about her childhood, she really idealizes it.