How to Pronounce "edifying"
word
ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ
ED-uh-fy-ing
ˈɛdɪfˌaɪɪŋ
ED-ih-fy-ing
Definition
Providing moral or intellectual instruction; intended to improve the mind or character.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ
British English
ˈɛdɪfˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ED-uh-fy-ing
UK
ED-ih-fy-ing
Listen in Context
The teacher gave an edifying speech about kindness.
Reading history books can be very edifying.
His advice was always edifying to younger students.
I found our late-night conversation genuinely edifying.