How to Pronounce "idealism"
word
aɪˈdiɫɪzəm
eye-DEE-liz-um
aɪdˈiəlɪzəm
eye-DEE-uh-liz-um
Definition
Idealism is the belief in or pursuit of noble goals and perfect standards, often valuing what things could be rather than accepting how they are. It can also refer to a philosophical theory that reality is shaped by ideas rather than material things.
IPA Transcription
American English
aɪˈdiɫɪzəm
British English
aɪdˈiəlɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-DEE-liz-um
UK
eye-DEE-uh-liz-um
Listen in Context
Her idealism inspires everyone around her.
He lost his idealism after many disappointments.
Youth is often a time of great idealism.
There's a lot of idealism in her vision for the future, but she knows it won’t be easy.