How to Pronounce "ideals"
word
/aɪˈdiɫz/
y-DEELZ
/aɪdˈiəlz/
y-DEE-uhlz
Definition
Ideals are the important beliefs, values, or principles that a person or group believes are the best or most perfect and tries to follow.
IPA Transcription
American English
/aɪˈdiɫz/
British English
/aɪdˈiəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
y-DEELZ
UK
y-DEE-uhlz
Listen in Context
She always tries to live by her ideals.
Their ideals inspired many people during the movement.
He refuses to give up his ideals for money.
It's easy to talk about high ideals, but harder to live up to them.