How to Pronounce "erudition"
word
ˌɛɹəˈdɪʃən
er-uh-DISH-uhn
ˌɛɹuːdˈɪʃən
err-oo-DISH-uhn
Definition
Deep knowledge or learning, especially gained by studying books or academic subjects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛɹəˈdɪʃən
British English
ˌɛɹuːdˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
er-uh-DISH-uhn
UK
err-oo-DISH-uhn
Listen in Context
Her erudition impressed everyone at the seminar.
The professor is known for his erudition in history.
Books are a major source of erudition.
His erudition goes way beyond the classroom—he can talk for hours about art, music, or literature.