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erudition
Definition:
(nou) profound scholarly knowledge
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌeruːˈdɪʃən
Examples:
Second, he attacks the erudition of Ginzberg.
He excelled in science and literature and was a model of erudition.
He possessed vast erudition and unflinching courage.
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Common mistakes of erudition pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˌer-u-ˈdi-tion". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˈer-u-ˌdi-tion".
- Skipping syllables: It's common to omit the first syllable, saying "ru-ˈdi-tion". This leads to misunderstanding. Tip: Practice saying the full word, focusing on each part: "er-u-ˈdi-tion".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "e" in "erudition" as a short "e", sounding like "ˈer-ʊ-ˌdi-tion". This is inaccurate. Tip: Use the long "e" sound, as in "ˈer-u-ˌdi-tion".
- Mispronouncing the "u": The "u" in "erudition" is often mispronounced as a short "u", leading to "ˈer-ʊ-ˌdi-tion". This is not correct. Tip: Ensure it sounds like "u" in "you": "ˈer-u-ˌdi-tion".
- Confusing the ending: Some may mistakenly pronounce the ending as "tion" like "shun", resulting in "erudishun". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the correct ending: "ˈer-u-ˌdi-tion".