How to Pronounce "edification"
word
ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən
ed-uh-fuh-KAY-shun
ˌɛdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
ed-ih-fi-KAY-shun
Definition
Edification means the act of improving someone’s mind, morals, or knowledge, often in a positive or uplifting way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən
British English
ˌɛdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ed-uh-fuh-KAY-shun
UK
ed-ih-fi-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
The teacher's stories were meant for our edification.
This book is full of lessons for your edification.
He listened carefully for his own edification.
She attends lectures on philosophy for her own edification.