How to Pronounce "erudite"
word
ˈɛɹəˌdaɪt
AIR-uh-dyte
ˈɛɹuːdˌaɪt
AIR-oo-dyte
Definition
Someone who is very knowledgeable, especially from reading and studying a lot. "Erudite" describes people who have deep, scholarly knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹəˌdaɪt
British English
ˈɛɹuːdˌaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-uh-dyte
UK
AIR-oo-dyte
Listen in Context
She is an erudite professor who knows a lot about history.
The erudite student read every book in the library.
Her erudite answer impressed everyone in the room.
People often go to him for advice because he's so erudite.