How to Pronounce Erudition

To pronounce "erudition", say ER-ud-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “erudition”

"erudition" has 4 syllables: er-ud-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does erudition mean?

noun

  1. Profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship.

Synonyms

informationknowledgelearninglorescholarismscholarship

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Words that rhyme with erudition

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dispositioncognitionambitionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisitioncontrition

Related words

eruditenesslearnednesslearningscholarshiploredidierencyclopedismbookmanship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erudition"?▾

"Erudition" has 4 syllables: er · ud · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "erudition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erudition" is /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/.

What does "erudition" mean?▾

Erudition: Profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship.

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