How to Pronounce "pedant"
word
ˈpɛdənt
PED-uhnt
pˈɛdənt
PED-uhnt
Definition
A pedant is someone who is too concerned with minor details or rules, especially in learning or showing off their knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛdənt
British English
pˈɛdənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PED-uhnt
UK
PED-uhnt
Listen in Context
He is such a pedant about grammar.
A pedant always corrects others' mistakes.
Don't be a pedant during the discussion.
She can't help sounding like a pedant when she talks about history.