How to pronounce erudite
Say it like AIR-yoo-dyte. Erudite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- yoo
- dyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erudite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of erudite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ER-uu-dyte.
What does erudite mean?
- Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.“The professor gave an erudite lecture that impressed everyone in the audience.”
- a learned or scholarly person
Where does erudite come from?
From Latin ērudītus, participle of ērudiō (“educate, train”), from e- (“out of”) + rudis (“rude, unskilled”).
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Questions about saying erudite
How do you pronounce erudite?
Say AIR-yoo-dyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrjudaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛrʊdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erudite?
Erudite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · yoo · dyte.
Is erudite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛrʊdaɪt/ (ER-uu-dyte).