How to Pronounce "academia"
word
ˌækəˈdimiə
ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh
ˌækədˈiːmiə
ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh
Definition
The environment, community, or world of scholars and researchers in universities and higher education. Sometimes refers more broadly to academic life or institutions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækəˈdimiə
British English
ˌækədˈiːmiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh
UK
ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh
Listen in Context
He has worked in academia for over twenty years.
Many people leave academia to work in industry.
She enjoys the challenges of life in academia.
Getting published is a big deal in academia.