How to pronounce erudition
Say it like er-uh-DISH-un. Erudition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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US American/ˌɛrəˈdɪʃən/er-uh-DISH-un
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- er
- uh
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erudition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does erudition mean?
noun
- Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.
- The refinement, polish and knowledge that education confers.
Where does erudition come from?
First attested in the 15th Century.
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Words that rhyme with erudition
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Questions about saying erudition
How do you pronounce erudition?
Say er-uh-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrəˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erudition?
Erudition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: er · uh · DISH · un.