how to pronounce ideal

/ideˈaːl/

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ideal is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of ideal in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… und der ist auch ideal dafür wenn du das …”

meanings of ideal

noun:

Ideal (perfect standard, standard of excellence).
Ideal.

adjective:

Ideal (optimal, perfect).

ideal frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word ideal occurs in german on average 22.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.